Emmaus 4 Mile Classic

  • Date Sun 12th April 2026
  • Time 9:15AM EDT
  • Location Emmaus, Pennsylvania
  • Price Free - $33.30
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the Emmaus 4 Mile Classic on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Emmaus High School in Lehigh, Pennsylvania! This iconic race has been a cherished tradition for nearly five decades, making it the oldest continuously run event of its kind in the region. Runners of all ages will take to the scenic four-mile course, winding through the charming neighborhoods of Emmaus, celebrating community, fitness, and local pride.

The event is organized by the Emmaus Community Foundation, which aims to enhance the beauty and quality of life in Emmaus through philanthropy and community initiatives. Participants can look forward to exciting awards, including cash prizes for overall winners and gift certificates for top finishers in various age groups. Entry fees start at just $30, with amenities including t-shirts for all runners and volunteers, refreshments, and professional timing by the Bryn Mawr Racing Company. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to be part of a longstanding tradition while supporting a great cause!

Organiser's Description

For nearly five decades, the Emmaus 4-Mile Classic has been one of the Lehigh Valley's most enduring races along with the oldest continuously run event of its kind in the region. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, runners will once again gather at Emmaus High School to take on the four-mile course that winds through our quiet neighborhoods and celebrates everything that makes Emmaus special.

This year, the Emmaus Community Foundation (ECF) is proud to carry the race forward after taking over stewardship from the Lehigh Valley Road Runners. The goal isn't to reinvent the Classic. It's to protect what makes it meaningful while strengthening the community connections behind it.

MISSION: At ECF, our mission is simple yet ambitious:

_ ENHANCING THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN EMMAUS BY ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPY TO FUND HIGH-IMPACT INITIATIVES THAT FURTHER DEVELOP OPTIMAL COMMUNITY LIVING _

The 4-Mile Classic fits that mission perfectly. It's a celebration of fitness, family, and local pride. ECF would also like to make it a platform for giving back. Proceeds from the event help ECF support projects that keep Emmaus beautiful, vibrant, and connected.

LOCATION:
Emmaus High School, 500 Macungie Ave., Emmaus, PA 18049

AWARDS:
Overall male and female
1st $150
2nd $100
3rd $50

AGE GROUPS:
$50 gift certificate to top male and female in each group
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

ENTRY FEES:
$30 until February 15, 2026
$40 February 16, 2026 to April 1, 2026
$50 April 2, 2026 until 8:00 AM April 12, 2026

AMENITIES:
All runners and volunteers receive a short-sleeve t-shirt. Refreshments, indoor bathrooms, water station, prizes available.

RACE RESULTS:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Company. Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

QUESTIONS ABOUT EMMAUS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
https://emmauscommunityfoundation.org

Races

  • 4 Mile Classic

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $33.30

  • Kids Fun Run (FREE)

    Sun 12th April 2026 (9:15AM EDT)

    Free

    1 mile on the sidewalk surrounding the High-School led by a cyclist. No official times or prizes.

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500 Macungie Ave, Emmaus, 18049, PA, United States

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