St. Luke's Youth Run
- Date Sat 24th April 2027
- Time 1:45PM EDT
- Location Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Price Free
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting St. Luke's Youth Run on Saturday, April 24, 2027, in beautiful Allentown, Lehigh Valley! This fantastic event is completely FREE and welcomes all children ages 3 to 14 to participate in a day filled with fun and fitness. The races will take place at Lehigh Parkway, with various distances to accommodate different age groups: little ones aged 3-4 can tackle a 1/8 mile, ages 5-6 will run a 1/4 mile, ages 7-8 will challenge themselves with a 1/2 mile, and kids aged 9-14 will race a full mile.
Races kick off at 1:45 PM, and check-in will be organized by age group from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM, so be sure to arrive early! Each young runner will receive a finisher medal, water, and a snack, and those registered by April 7 will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Plus, schools with the most participants on race day can win cash prizes, making this a great opportunity to rally your school's community. Don't miss out on this wonderful chance to promote health and camaraderie among the youth—
Races kick off at 1:45 PM, and check-in will be organized by age group from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM, so be sure to arrive early! Each young runner will receive a finisher medal, water, and a snack, and those registered by April 7 will be guaranteed a t-shirt. Plus, schools with the most participants on race day can win cash prizes, making this a great opportunity to rally your school's community. Don't miss out on this wonderful chance to promote health and camaraderie among the youth—
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 finisher medal, water, and snack.
T-shirt guaranteed to all that are registered by April 7.
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 finisher medal, water, and snack.
T-shirt guaranteed to all that are registered by April 7.
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 24th April 2027 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 13 AUG -
5/6 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 13 AUG -
7/8 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 13 AUG -
9/10 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 13 AUG -
11/12 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 13 AUG -
13/14 Age Group
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (1:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 13 AUG
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