NAMI LV Race & Walk 2025
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Price $20.00 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 15th Annual NAMI Lehigh Valley Race & Walk on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the picturesque Lehigh Parkway in Allentown, PA! This exciting event offers participants the choice of a professionally timed 5K Run or a leisurely awareness walk, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. The 5K starts at 9 a.m., followed by the awareness walk at 10 a.m. Participants will have the chance to win delightful cookie medals, gift certificates, and prizes for overall and age group winners.
This event is not just about running and walking; itβs a significant opportunity to support NAMI Lehigh Valley's mission to educate and support individuals and families affected by mental illness. With 100% of proceeds going directly to NAMI, you can feel great about participating! Enjoy a day filled with community spirit, local vendors, and music from DJ Solrac, along with light refreshments. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event on September 20th, and help us raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. We can't wait to see you at Lehigh Parkway!
This event is not just about running and walking; itβs a significant opportunity to support NAMI Lehigh Valley's mission to educate and support individuals and families affected by mental illness. With 100% of proceeds going directly to NAMI, you can feel great about participating! Enjoy a day filled with community spirit, local vendors, and music from DJ Solrac, along with light refreshments. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event on September 20th, and help us raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. We can't wait to see you at Lehigh Parkway!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to our 15th Annual NAMI Lehigh Valley Race & Walk!
We are back for our 15th year where participants can choose between our 5K Run and our awareness walk located at the scenic Lehigh Parkway. Our 5K is once again professionally timed, and runners will have a chance to win our fan-favorite cookie medals along with gift certificates and our heartfelt thanks. Prizes for overall winners as well as age group winners.
100% of the proceeds of our event goes directly to NAMI Lehigh Valley to support our continuing mission of providing education and support to individuals and families affected by mental illness and to educating the public about mental health.
LOCATION: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA! (GPS address is: 2050 Park Drive Allentown PA 18103)
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8 a.m. Check-in/on-site registration begins
9 a.m. 5K Start
10 a.m. Awareness Walk Start
How to participate and support NAMI Lehigh Valley:
-Compete in the 5K Run
-Walk in our annual awareness walk
-Volunteer at the event
-Donate to NAMI Lehigh Valley
Also joining us will be local vendors and DJ Solrac. Light refreshments and snacks available.
The events are held rain or shine. They will be cancelled in the event of dangerous weather, in which case, there will not be a refund.
Thank you for your interest in participating, volunteering, or donating and for helping us raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental illness.
We cannot wait to see you Saturday, September 20th at Lehigh Parkway!
We are back for our 15th year where participants can choose between our 5K Run and our awareness walk located at the scenic Lehigh Parkway. Our 5K is once again professionally timed, and runners will have a chance to win our fan-favorite cookie medals along with gift certificates and our heartfelt thanks. Prizes for overall winners as well as age group winners.
100% of the proceeds of our event goes directly to NAMI Lehigh Valley to support our continuing mission of providing education and support to individuals and families affected by mental illness and to educating the public about mental health.
LOCATION: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA! (GPS address is: 2050 Park Drive Allentown PA 18103)
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8 a.m. Check-in/on-site registration begins
9 a.m. 5K Start
10 a.m. Awareness Walk Start
How to participate and support NAMI Lehigh Valley:
-Compete in the 5K Run
-Walk in our annual awareness walk
-Volunteer at the event
-Donate to NAMI Lehigh Valley
Also joining us will be local vendors and DJ Solrac. Light refreshments and snacks available.
The events are held rain or shine. They will be cancelled in the event of dangerous weather, in which case, there will not be a refund.
Thank you for your interest in participating, volunteering, or donating and for helping us raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental illness.
We cannot wait to see you Saturday, September 20th at Lehigh Parkway!
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NAMI LV Race & Walk 2025