Lehigh Parkway Ultra 50k

Saturday, September 16, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Allentown, Pennsylvania

$43.40–$80.50 · 2 races

Ultra

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Lehigh Parkway Ultra 50K on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in picturesque Allentown, Lehigh! This exhilarating ultramarathon features a relatively flat and fast course, primarily composed of a soft crushed gravel surface, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned runners aiming for a personal record and first-time 50K participants. With a generous 10-hour time limit and accessible aid stations every few miles, runners will have all the support they need to tackle this challenge.

For those not ready to commit to the full distance, consider forming a relay team with friends! Participants aged 15 and older can join in the fun, making this event a fantastic opportunity to bond and cheer each other on. Runners will take in the stunning scenery, including the iconic 182-year-old Bogerts Bridge, while competing for awards in various categories. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of running and camaraderie, where every participant will receive a stylish race tee and a medal to commemorate their achievement!

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Races

Lehigh Parkway Ultra Solo

Incl. $5.50 Fee & 3/4 raglan sleeve baseball tee

Solo runners must be 18 years or older to participate.

8:00 AM EDT

$80.50

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Lehigh Parkway Ultra Relay Team

Incl. $3.40 Fee & 3/4 raglan sleeve baseball tee

$40 per person Team Options: 3 & 4 person relay teams (must have at least 1 runner of opposite gender) 5 person relay team (must have at least 2 runners of opposite gender)

8:00 AM EDT

$43.40

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Organiser's description

Our course through the beautiful Lehigh Parkway is relatively flat and fast by ultrarunning standards, with a soft and very runnable crushed gravel surface for the majority of every 10K loop. A generous 10-hour time limit and a loop course with access to aid stations every few miles make this race perfect for a first 50K - or for setting a new PR at this distance. And if youre not up for the whole challenge but can run at least 10K, then grab some runner friends for a relay team and cheer each other on throughout the day! Runners will pass under 182-year-old Bogerts Bridge, one of the oldest covered bridges in the U.S. and the inspiration for our race logo.

START TIME: 8:00 AM
CHECK-IN BEGINS at 7:00 AM at LVRR Clubhouse

- Must be 18 or older to participate in the 50k
- The event has a 10-hour limit
- Maximum number of entrants - 200

RELAY TEAMS
Relay team members must be 15 years old or older

Relay team divisions: Male, Female, Coed, First Responders

3 & 4 Person Coed Relay Teams must have at least 1 runner of opposite gender
5 Person Coed Relay Team must have 2 runners of opposite gender

For information about how to create or join a team, please go HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/LehighParkwayUltra/Page-3.

AWARDS: Top 3 Male & Female Overall + Every 10-year age group (Solo category)
Top Male, Female, & Coed (Relay category - ONLY 5-person teams are eligible for awards)

SWAG: All participants receive a soft 3/4-sleeve raglan baseball tee featuring our race logo and a race medal.