Lights in the Parkway 5K
- Date Wed 27th November 2024
- Location Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Lights in the Parkway 5K on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the beautiful Lehigh Parkway of Allentown, Pennsylvania! This festive event is perfect for runners and walkers alike, providing a unique opportunity to experience the stunning holiday light display up close. Participants will enjoy a delightful evening filled with holiday cheer, hot chocolate, and cookies, making it a wonderful family outing.
All registrants will receive a long-sleeved event t-shirt, and those who sign up by November 8th are guaranteed their shirts. If you register by October 31st, your name will even be printed on your race bib! With a limited capacity of 1,200 runners, this popular event is sure to fill up quickly. So, don't miss out on the chance to kick off your holiday celebrations in style! Remember to arrive early to secure parking and prepare for a short walk to the starting line. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fitness, and festive spirit!
All registrants will receive a long-sleeved event t-shirt, and those who sign up by November 8th are guaranteed their shirts. If you register by October 31st, your name will even be printed on your race bib! With a limited capacity of 1,200 runners, this popular event is sure to fill up quickly. So, don't miss out on the chance to kick off your holiday celebrations in style! Remember to arrive early to secure parking and prepare for a short walk to the starting line. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fitness, and festive spirit!
Organiser's Description
LIGHTS IN THE PARKWAY 5K
The Lights in the Parkway 5K is a fun-filled event and great way to kick-off the holiday season with the family. This festive 5K takes place on the Wednesday evening prior to Thanksgiving at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. Runners (and walkers) get the opportunity to preview the lights display up close and personal by foot. After the race, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as we cheer on the runners finishing up.
Registration for the Lights in the Parkway 5K includes a great view of the Lights in the Parkway holiday light display, a long-sleeved event t-shirt and hot chocolate and cookies after the race. Shirts are guaranteed if registered by November 8th. We will also be printing your name on your race bib if you register by October 31st so dont wait!
_REGISTRATION FOR THE RACE SELLS OUT AT 1,200 RUNNERS._
Parking for the event is at a premium, so we suggest that you plan on arriving early and carpooling as much as possible. There is no parking within the Parkway. All cars must enter the area off of Lehigh Street to Vultee. We ask that you please keep moving and wait until one of our staff directs you to park. This allows us to maximize the use of space and makes it easier for everyone. All cars will park facing the same direction on both sides of the road and will exit through the recycling center. There is a decent walk to get to the starting line, please plan accordingly.
The race is chip-timed by Second Wind Race Timing. Ornaments will be given out to the top 50 finishers in 3 categories (men, women and kids 12 and under) -Ornaments are given out based on gun time, the order in which the finishers cross All awards and official results will be based on gun time.
The Lights in the Parkway 5K is a fun-filled event and great way to kick-off the holiday season with the family. This festive 5K takes place on the Wednesday evening prior to Thanksgiving at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. Runners (and walkers) get the opportunity to preview the lights display up close and personal by foot. After the race, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as we cheer on the runners finishing up.
Registration for the Lights in the Parkway 5K includes a great view of the Lights in the Parkway holiday light display, a long-sleeved event t-shirt and hot chocolate and cookies after the race. Shirts are guaranteed if registered by November 8th. We will also be printing your name on your race bib if you register by October 31st so dont wait!
_REGISTRATION FOR THE RACE SELLS OUT AT 1,200 RUNNERS._
Parking for the event is at a premium, so we suggest that you plan on arriving early and carpooling as much as possible. There is no parking within the Parkway. All cars must enter the area off of Lehigh Street to Vultee. We ask that you please keep moving and wait until one of our staff directs you to park. This allows us to maximize the use of space and makes it easier for everyone. All cars will park facing the same direction on both sides of the road and will exit through the recycling center. There is a decent walk to get to the starting line, please plan accordingly.
The race is chip-timed by Second Wind Race Timing. Ornaments will be given out to the top 50 finishers in 3 categories (men, women and kids 12 and under) -Ornaments are given out based on gun time, the order in which the finishers cross All awards and official results will be based on gun time.
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