Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Lehighton, Pennsylvania
  • Price $28.09
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Lehighton, Carbon County! This vibrant event features two fantastic race options: the challenging 5K Offroad Trail Race at 9:05 AM, where participants will navigate a scenic course through lush countryside, including manicured grass, dirt, and wooded trails, and the enjoyable 5K Asphalt Road Race at 9:00 AM, which offers a peaceful dash along a closed road with beautiful views and gentle elevation changes. For those looking for a fun, family-friendly experience, the 1 Mile Community Walk will kick off at 9:10 AM on a flat, closed asphalt route.

Get ready for a day filled with community spirit as we celebrate with a Country BBQ, a cornhole tournament, games, live music, and a huge basket raffle! Preregister by September 1st to guarantee your T-shirt and swag bag. The event is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities, with kids aged 13 and under entering for free or by donation! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out with family,

Organiser's Description

"THE PAIN PASSES, BUT THE BEAUTY REMAINS"
5K Asphalt 9:00 AM 5K Offroad 9:05 Am 1M Community Walk 9:10 AM

TWO COURSE OPTIONS: Roads will be closed.
5K Offroad Trail Race - What goes up must come down. Immerse yourself in the beauty and hard demanding challenge of ups & downs varied countryside course over manicured grass, dirt & wooded trails. Paths thru farms of corn, hay & Christmas trees.
5K Asphalt Road Race - Countryside dash to the county line and back on all asphalt only, scenic and peaceful with some ups & downs but enjoyable for all. All abilities walk on a closed fairly flat asphalt road approximately 1 mile split halfway there or any distance you are capable of.

AMENITIES:
Preregistrants (by Sept. 1st) of 5K runs and 1M Walk guarantees T-shirt & swag bag. Held in conjunction with our Celebration of Community event with family-oriented fun, COUNTRY BBQ, cornhole tournament, games and music. HUGE BASKET RAFFLE. Nearby hiking, biking, rafting, shopping, camping & State parks. Held rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards. Instant results chip timing & photographer on site.

AWARDS:
Immediately after Overall Male & Female winners plus M&F age brackets. No walk awards but shirts & swag if preregister.

FUN PRIZES:
Varied prizes for costumes, themes, teams, decorated kids wagons & baby strollers, best of show, etc. HAVE FUN.

ENTRY:
For LIVE 5K or 1M walk $25 if postmarked by SEPTEMBER 1st, 2025. Afterwards, inc. day of race $30 with shirts/swag as available till sold out.

BOTH RUN & WALK KIDS 13 & under FREE or donation of your choice (kids event gift included but not a tshirt)

DIRECTIONS: EASY just off Route 443 farmlands between LEHIGHTON & TAMAQUA. COAL REGION, POCONOS near JIM THORPE.

RACE DIRECTOR: Johanna Tripler EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.MVFC.org or find us on FB

Races

  • 5K-Trail Race

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.09

  • 5K-Road Race

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:05AM EDT)

    $28.09

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:10AM EDT)

    $28.09

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Location

2358 Mahoning Drive WEST, Lehighton, 18235, PA, United States

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