FIGHT AGAINST COLON CANCER 5K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Coplay, Pennsylvania
- Price $26.55 - $31.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Fight Against Colon Cancer 5K on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in picturesque Coplay, Lehigh! This exciting event offers something for everyone, whether you're an avid runner, a family looking for a day out, or someone who prefers a leisurely stroll. The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 am, while the 1-mile walk starts at 8:30 am, making it easy for participants of all ages and abilities to join in the fun.
Set against the backdrop of the scenic Ironton Rail Trail, this beautiful course winds through nearly a dozen parks and historical sites in east-central Lehigh County. As you run or walk along the trail that once served the area's iron industry, you'll experience the charm of the Lehigh River while supporting a crucial cause. Participants will enjoy perks like a short-sleeve t-shirt (for pre-registrants), refreshments, and instant results. Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities to win prizes, with awards for the top finishers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, support a worthy cause, and have a blast with family and friends!
Set against the backdrop of the scenic Ironton Rail Trail, this beautiful course winds through nearly a dozen parks and historical sites in east-central Lehigh County. As you run or walk along the trail that once served the area's iron industry, you'll experience the charm of the Lehigh River while supporting a crucial cause. Participants will enjoy perks like a short-sleeve t-shirt (for pre-registrants), refreshments, and instant results. Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities to win prizes, with awards for the top finishers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, support a worthy cause, and have a blast with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
This race has something for everyone! Bring the kids, run your first cross country course, set a PR, or put together a team for some fierce and friendly competition! TONS of great prizes!
5k RUN 9:00 am start
1 MILE WALK 8:30 am start
Not into a 5k? Nursing an injury? Pushing a stroller? The 1mile walk is great way to show yourself some love while also supporting this great cause!
The Ironton Rail Trail connects nearly a dozen parks and two dozen historical sites in east-central Lehigh County. The rail-trail comprises a 5-mile loop around Coplay and Hokendauqua on the Lehigh River north of Allentown and a 4-mile spur west toward Ironton. Beautiful trail to walk or run!
The trail follows the route of the Ironton Railroad, which obliged the future trail makers by creating a lasso-shaped corridor to connect iron mines in the ore-rich county to iron foundries along the river and the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
PERKS: Short-sleeve T-shirt for all pre-registrants and post registrants while supplies last, clock & results board at finish, refreshments, instant results, time posted on the internet, course with no traffic on it. One free raffle ticket with a chance to buy more. Held rain or shine. No refunds. No mail shirts or awards.
Race is being professionally timed. All registrations before June 15 include a race t-shirt
Awards for the 5k will be given to the top male and female overall, plus the top 3M & F in 0-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 3M/3F 60-67 68-74 75+
5k RUN 9:00 am start
1 MILE WALK 8:30 am start
Not into a 5k? Nursing an injury? Pushing a stroller? The 1mile walk is great way to show yourself some love while also supporting this great cause!
The Ironton Rail Trail connects nearly a dozen parks and two dozen historical sites in east-central Lehigh County. The rail-trail comprises a 5-mile loop around Coplay and Hokendauqua on the Lehigh River north of Allentown and a 4-mile spur west toward Ironton. Beautiful trail to walk or run!
The trail follows the route of the Ironton Railroad, which obliged the future trail makers by creating a lasso-shaped corridor to connect iron mines in the ore-rich county to iron foundries along the river and the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
PERKS: Short-sleeve T-shirt for all pre-registrants and post registrants while supplies last, clock & results board at finish, refreshments, instant results, time posted on the internet, course with no traffic on it. One free raffle ticket with a chance to buy more. Held rain or shine. No refunds. No mail shirts or awards.
Race is being professionally timed. All registrations before June 15 include a race t-shirt
Awards for the 5k will be given to the top male and female overall, plus the top 3M & F in 0-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 3M/3F 60-67 68-74 75+
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $1.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$31.65
This race has something for everyone! Bring the kids, run your first cross country course, set a PR, or put together a team for some fierce and friendly competition! TONS of great prizes! 5k RUN 9:00 am start 1 MILE WALK 8:30 am start The 1mile walk is great way to show yourself some love while also supporting this great cause! The Ironton Rail Trail connects nearly a dozen parks and two dozen historical sites in east-central Lehigh County. The rail-trail comprises a 5-mile loop around Coplay and Hokendauqua on the Lehigh River north of Allentown and a 4-mile spur west toward Ironton. Beautiful trail to walk or run! The trail follows the route of the Ironton Railroad, which obliged the future trail makers by creating a lasso-shaped corridor to connect iron mines in the ore-rich county to iron foundries along the river and the Lehigh Valley Railroad. PERKS: Short sleeve T-shirt for all pre-registrants and post registrants while supplies last, clock & results board at finish, refreshments, instants results, time posted on internet, course with no traffic on it. One free tickets to raffle with a chance to buy more. Held rain or shine. No refunds. No mail shirts or awards. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $1.55 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$26.55
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Location
245 N 2nd Street, Coplay, 18037, PA, United States
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