Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- May 9, 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K · 10K & more
From the Organizer
Online registration is OPEN here https://events.elitefeats.com/26mothersdayrun
Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Ironton Rail Trail
May 11, 2025 in Coplay, PA
If you have any questions, please email markfastfinishes@gmail.com or events@elitefeats.com. Thank you!
We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series. More information is available by clicking on the link below:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
This year our race includes a fresh rose for all women runners at the finish line. We elevated our Mother's Day Run into an event experience!
- Walkers and families are welcome.
- We'll have the inflatable finish line arch ready and waiting for you.
- There will be food and drink post-race.
- We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
- All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first marathon or half.
- Here's a link to the mapmyrun course with elevation chart: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5459102422/
SWAG
Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include :
- T-shirt
- Finisher's medal
- Ankle running socks
- We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.
- Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.
2024 Finisher's Medal
I Run for Fun socks
Thank you for your Service.
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Coplay, PA
Population
3,423
as of 2023
Elevation
407 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Coming Up
More Running races near Coplay, PA
LVRR June Summer Series 5K
5K
5 miles away
Ironton Rail Trail 5K Run/Walk
5K
Less than a mile away
2026 LVRR June Kids Series
Youth
5 miles away
Treat Trot - Allentown
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a running race held in Coplay, Pennsylvania on May 9, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Sunday, May 9, 2027 in Coplay, Pennsylvania at Ironton Rail Trail 245 N 2nd Street, Coplay, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
May 9, 2027