Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K-Trail Race · 5K-Road Race · 1 Mile Walk
From the 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk?
- Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk is a running event held in Lehighton, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Lehighton, PA at 2358 Mahoning Drive WEST, Lehighton, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Sep 12, 2026