St. Luke's Youth Run
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 1:45PM EDT
- Location Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Price Free
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the St. Luke's Youth Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the scenic Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA! This exciting, free event invites children aged 3 to 14 from the Lehigh Valley to participate in a variety of race distances tailored to their age group. Little ones aged 3-4 can enjoy a short 1/8 mile run, while those aged 5-6 will tackle a 1/4 mile. Children aged 7-8 will race a half mile, and the older kids, aged 9-14, will take on a full mile challenge.
Races will be held rain or shine, with check-in starting at 12:30 PM. Participants will receive a special surprise gift, a finisher medal, water, and a snack to celebrate their achievements! Plus, those who register by April 7 will be guaranteed a stylish event t-shirt. Join in the excitement as schools compete for cash prizes by rallying the most participants! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for kids to engage in healthy activity while making lasting memories with friends and family!
Races will be held rain or shine, with check-in starting at 12:30 PM. Participants will receive a special surprise gift, a finisher medal, water, and a snack to celebrate their achievements! Plus, those who register by April 7 will be guaranteed a stylish event t-shirt. Join in the excitement as schools compete for cash prizes by rallying the most participants! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for kids to engage in healthy activity while making lasting memories with friends and family!
Organiser's Description
_This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Lehigh Valley._
WHO: Ages 3-14
WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA
WHEN: April 25, 2026
Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, all information will be posted by 10:00 AM on race day on the St. Luke's Half Marathon website [https://stlukeshalfmarathon.com], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stlukeshalf], and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.
AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a surprise gift, finisher medal, water, and snack.
T-shirt guaranteed to all that are registered by April 7, 2026.
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES:
3-4 yrs 1/8 mile
5-6 yrs 1/4 mile
7-8 yrs 1/2 mile
9-14 yrs 1 mile
RACE DAY CHECK-IN:
Check-in will be by age group and will take place from 12:30 1:45 PM. Please arrive early. NO late check-ins are permitted.
Races begin at 1:45 PM
Cash prize awards to schools with the most participants attending on race day. Select your school from the dropdown during registration. To qualify for a school award, the school must have a minimum of 15 participants on race day.
Please, no headphones during the race and no dogs on race courses.
One parent per child may run with the 3-4-year-olds.
NO parents may run on the course at any point with ages 5-14.
WHO: Ages 3-14
WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA
WHEN: April 25, 2026
Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, all information will be posted by 10:00 AM on race day on the St. Luke's Half Marathon website [https://stlukeshalfmarathon.com], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stlukeshalf], and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.
AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a surprise gift, finisher medal, water, and snack.
T-shirt guaranteed to all that are registered by April 7, 2026.
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES:
3-4 yrs 1/8 mile
5-6 yrs 1/4 mile
7-8 yrs 1/2 mile
9-14 yrs 1 mile
RACE DAY CHECK-IN:
Check-in will be by age group and will take place from 12:30 1:45 PM. Please arrive early. NO late check-ins are permitted.
Races begin at 1:45 PM
Cash prize awards to schools with the most participants attending on race day. Select your school from the dropdown during registration. To qualify for a school award, the school must have a minimum of 15 participants on race day.
Please, no headphones during the race and no dogs on race courses.
One parent per child may run with the 3-4-year-olds.
NO parents may run on the course at any point with ages 5-14.
Races
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3/4 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
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5/6 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
-
7/8 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
-
9/10 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
-
11/12 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
-
13/14 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
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