Hellbender Hustle (and Dragonfly Dash)
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor fun at the Hellbender Hustle and Dragonfly Dash on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Set in the picturesque New Tripoli, Lehigh, this exciting event celebrates Pennsylvania's unique state amphibian, the Eastern Hellbender, and offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with nature while promoting conservation efforts.
Participants can look forward to the thrilling 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk around Leaser Lake, where diverse landscapes of meadows, woodlands, and streamside paths await. For our younger athletes, the Dragonfly Dash features a fun 100-yard sprint for children aged 12 and under. In addition to the races, enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including educational exhibits, lawn games, and a delightful bird-friendly coffee tasting. With prizes for top finishers and a chance to win native plants in a raffle, the Hellbender Hustle is not just a race; it's a community celebration! Don't miss out on this unforgettable day in nature—mark your calendars and join us for an adventure that promises excitement and education all in one!
Participants can look forward to the thrilling 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk around Leaser Lake, where diverse landscapes of meadows, woodlands, and streamside paths await. For our younger athletes, the Dragonfly Dash features a fun 100-yard sprint for children aged 12 and under. In addition to the races, enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including educational exhibits, lawn games, and a delightful bird-friendly coffee tasting. With prizes for top finishers and a chance to win native plants in a raffle, the Hellbender Hustle is not just a race; it's a community celebration! Don't miss out on this unforgettable day in nature—mark your calendars and join us for an adventure that promises excitement and education all in one!
Organiser's Description
HELLBENDER HUSTLE (AND DRAGONFLY DASH) Join us at this event highlighting the Eastern Hellbender - North America's largest salamander, and Pennsylvania's state amphibian. Come enjoy a morning outdoors and celebrate this rare and uniquely local species.
NEW FOR 2024: UPDATED AND IMPROVED COURSE MARKING, LV ZOO, NEW LOCATION
CLICK FOR RACE MAP AND 2024 T-SHIRT! [https://lehighconservation.org/registration-open-for-the-2nd-annual-hellbender-hustle/]
Lehigh County Conservation District is excited to host the SECOND Annual Hellbender Hustle - a 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk Around Leaser Lake. The meandering loop will take you through PA meadow, woodland, and streamside habitats of varying elevation, where you can observe native flora and fauna. The day will start off with the Dragonfly Dash - this will be a 100-yard sprint for youth 12 and under. Throughout the morning, family-friendly educational activities and lawn games will be available, including a bird-friendly coffee tasting table, and weather-dependent special visit from our friends at the LV Zoo with their Ambassador Animals. _PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE TOP FINISHERS IN THIS FRIENDLY COMPETITION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT'S NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A NATIVE PLANT RAFFLE. _
Please note that this event will be held rain or shine! We recommend all attendees come prepared with essential outdoor equipment such as rain protection, sun block, and insect repellant (if desired).
Amenities:
T-shirt (XS through 2XL)
Refreshments - drinks and snacks will be provided
2 water stations will be available throughout the course
Prizes
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM. PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1ST TO ENSURE YOU CAN SELECT YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com.
Our Mission Statement:
The Lehigh County Conservation District is a dynamic partnership of conservation professionals providing quality service to protect Lehigh Countys diverse natural resources through leadership, technical assistance, education, land protection, promotion of sustainable development, and protection of water and soil quality.
NEW FOR 2024: UPDATED AND IMPROVED COURSE MARKING, LV ZOO, NEW LOCATION
CLICK FOR RACE MAP AND 2024 T-SHIRT! [https://lehighconservation.org/registration-open-for-the-2nd-annual-hellbender-hustle/]
Lehigh County Conservation District is excited to host the SECOND Annual Hellbender Hustle - a 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk Around Leaser Lake. The meandering loop will take you through PA meadow, woodland, and streamside habitats of varying elevation, where you can observe native flora and fauna. The day will start off with the Dragonfly Dash - this will be a 100-yard sprint for youth 12 and under. Throughout the morning, family-friendly educational activities and lawn games will be available, including a bird-friendly coffee tasting table, and weather-dependent special visit from our friends at the LV Zoo with their Ambassador Animals. _PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE TOP FINISHERS IN THIS FRIENDLY COMPETITION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT'S NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A NATIVE PLANT RAFFLE. _
Please note that this event will be held rain or shine! We recommend all attendees come prepared with essential outdoor equipment such as rain protection, sun block, and insect repellant (if desired).
Amenities:
T-shirt (XS through 2XL)
Refreshments - drinks and snacks will be provided
2 water stations will be available throughout the course
Prizes
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM. PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1ST TO ENSURE YOU CAN SELECT YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com.
Our Mission Statement:
The Lehigh County Conservation District is a dynamic partnership of conservation professionals providing quality service to protect Lehigh Countys diverse natural resources through leadership, technical assistance, education, land protection, promotion of sustainable development, and protection of water and soil quality.
Races
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Hellbender Hustle
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$33.30
OPENS 24 JUN -
Dragonfly Dash
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 20 JUN12 and under event
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