2nd Annual 5K Trail Run/Walk at Jacobsburg State Park -Benefits Wreaths Across America
- Date Sat 1st May 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Nazareth, Pennsylvania
- Price $33.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual 5K Trail Run/Walk at Jacobsburg State Park in Nazareth, Northampton, on Saturday, May 1, 2027! This exciting event supports the Nazareth Area Intermediate School Interact Club's Wreaths Across America project, with all proceeds dedicated to sponsoring wreaths for veterans' graves at Holy Family Cemetery in December 2027.
Participants can expect a thrilling course along the scenic Homestead Trail, complete with a mix of fun hills and beautiful views. Enjoy amenities like indoor bathrooms, water stations, and delightful light refreshments at the finish line, including the best bagels around! Don't miss the chance to snag a T-shirt by registering early, and compete for prizes in various age brackets. This year, we’re adding even more fun with costume contests, including "Most Patriotic" and "Most Holiday Spirit." Plus, get involved with local veteran support initiatives by bringing non-perishable food items and painting motivational rocks for veterans in need. Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and honoring those who served!
Participants can expect a thrilling course along the scenic Homestead Trail, complete with a mix of fun hills and beautiful views. Enjoy amenities like indoor bathrooms, water stations, and delightful light refreshments at the finish line, including the best bagels around! Don't miss the chance to snag a T-shirt by registering early, and compete for prizes in various age brackets. This year, we’re adding even more fun with costume contests, including "Most Patriotic" and "Most Holiday Spirit." Plus, get involved with local veteran support initiatives by bringing non-perishable food items and painting motivational rocks for veterans in need. Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and honoring those who served!
Organiser's Description
Please support the Nazareth Area Intermediate School- Interact Club's Wreath Across America project. Proceeds from this event will go to sponsoring wreaths to be laid on the graves of veterans resting at Holy Family Cemetery in Nazareth, PA, in December of 2027.
Participants from our 1st 5K, said "the course was just right", "the hills got me, but it was great!" "I can't wait to bring my whole family next year!"
Location:
Jacobsburg State Park 400 Belfast Rd Nazareth, PA The 5K is part of the Homestead Trail.
-Park in the Environmental Center parking area or the main parking lot.
Amenities: Indoor bathrooms available nearby. Water station at start/finish line, and one water station at the midway point, light refreshments (fruit, snacks, water and the best bagels ever!) at the finish line. T-shirts available for early registrations. Adult S- XL , Kids S-L , if you need a special size please reach out directly to see if we can accommodate your needs. (Early Reg Closed 4/1/27). Prizes for best times in age brackets. We will also have some fun costume contests, "Most Patriotic" and Most Holiday Spirit
New this year we will be having two Veteran related groups to support VALOR Clinic Foundation and Victory House. VALOR Clinic Foundation : We will be collecting non-perishables for their veteran food bank . After the race as you wait for awards and have a snack you can help create bags of necessities for local homeless veterans.
In addition to helping VCF, you will also have the opportunity to pain rocks for Victory House in Bethlehem, while you wait for the awards ceremony. They have a garden/sanctuary for their residents (men, many of which are veterans who are working to overcome addiction). You can paint a patriotic themed rock or something motivational. All art supplies and rocks will be donated by Kicker's Landscaping. More information about these opportunities will be sent via email closer to race day.
Questions Eileen Gromlowicz nrite971@yahoo.com
Participants from our 1st 5K, said "the course was just right", "the hills got me, but it was great!" "I can't wait to bring my whole family next year!"
Location:
Jacobsburg State Park 400 Belfast Rd Nazareth, PA The 5K is part of the Homestead Trail.
-Park in the Environmental Center parking area or the main parking lot.
Amenities: Indoor bathrooms available nearby. Water station at start/finish line, and one water station at the midway point, light refreshments (fruit, snacks, water and the best bagels ever!) at the finish line. T-shirts available for early registrations. Adult S- XL , Kids S-L , if you need a special size please reach out directly to see if we can accommodate your needs. (Early Reg Closed 4/1/27). Prizes for best times in age brackets. We will also have some fun costume contests, "Most Patriotic" and Most Holiday Spirit
New this year we will be having two Veteran related groups to support VALOR Clinic Foundation and Victory House. VALOR Clinic Foundation : We will be collecting non-perishables for their veteran food bank . After the race as you wait for awards and have a snack you can help create bags of necessities for local homeless veterans.
In addition to helping VCF, you will also have the opportunity to pain rocks for Victory House in Bethlehem, while you wait for the awards ceremony. They have a garden/sanctuary for their residents (men, many of which are veterans who are working to overcome addiction). You can paint a patriotic themed rock or something motivational. All art supplies and rocks will be donated by Kicker's Landscaping. More information about these opportunities will be sent via email closer to race day.
Questions Eileen Gromlowicz nrite971@yahoo.com
Races
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Wreaths Across America 2nd Annual 5K Trail Run/Walk @ Jacobsburg
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st May 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.30
Show us how Patriotic you are and dress in your best Red White and Blue for a prize. Maybe you'd rather dress in Red and Green to win a prize for most "Holiday Spirit". Most patriotic and Most Holiday Spirit contest is open to all registered participants, runners and walkers. Prizes will be for one adult and one child for each category.
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