Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lehighton, Pennsylvania
- Price $28.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the charming town of Lehighton, Carbon County. This exciting event features two thrilling race options: a challenging 5K Offroad Trail Race, which showcases the stunning countryside with its ups and downs, and a scenic 5K Asphalt Road Race that offers a peaceful dash along closed roads. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, the 1 Mile Community Walk welcomes participants of all abilities to enjoy a flat and friendly course.
Participants can look forward to instant results, a vibrant Celebration of Community atmosphere with delicious BBQ, games, and music, plus a huge basket raffle! Pre-register by September 1st to guarantee a T-shirt and swag bag, and enjoy a special entry fee of just $25. Kids aged 13 and under can join in for free or make a donation of their choice. Don’t miss out on the fun-filled day that promises to be rain or shine, with great prizes for costumes and team themes. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience in beautiful Carbon County!
Participants can look forward to instant results, a vibrant Celebration of Community atmosphere with delicious BBQ, games, and music, plus a huge basket raffle! Pre-register by September 1st to guarantee a T-shirt and swag bag, and enjoy a special entry fee of just $25. Kids aged 13 and under can join in for free or make a donation of their choice. Don’t miss out on the fun-filled day that promises to be rain or shine, with great prizes for costumes and team themes. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience in beautiful Carbon County!
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: Jody Frey EMAIL: johanna.tripler@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.MVFC.org or find us on FB
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: Jody Frey EMAIL: johanna.tripler@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.MVFC.org or find us on FB
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