Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Lehighton, PA

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Lehighton, PA
Venue
2358 Mahoning Drive WEST
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
5K-Trail Race, 5K-Road Race, 1 Mile Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K takes place at 2358 Mahoning Drive West in Lehighton, Pennsylvania on September 19, 2026. The event offers a 5K running distance and starts at 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $25 to $30. This race combines running and trail running elements, making it suitable for runners seeking varied terrain. The event also includes a 1-mile fun walk option, accommodating participants across different fitness levels. As a volunteer fire company fundraiser, this local race provides an opportunity to support community services while completing your September racing schedule.

From the Race Organizer
"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: johanna.tripler@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.MVFC.org or find us on FB

Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Lehighton, PA

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When is Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Lehighton, PA?

Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Lehighton, PA takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Where is Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Lehighton, PA held?

Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Lehighton, PA is held at 2358 Mahoning Drive WEST in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

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