Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5k · 10K & more
From the Organizer
Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Ironton Rail Trail
January 1, 2027 in Coplay, PA
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
A great way to kick off your New Year and get started on the right foot. This fun, flat, fast course is sure to please every runner, not to mention, we have wonderful post-race celebration and bling to please any runner.
- All events start and finish at the same point next to the Saylor Cement Kilns, 245 N 2nd St., Coplay, PA.
- We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
- Every first time finisher in the half marathon will receive a ceremonial First 5k/10k/Half Marathon special plaque for your accomplishment along with a finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first race.
This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. More information can be found by clicking the link below:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
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 or see Mark 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.
Medal design 2025 (artist rendering)
2025 T-Shirt (artist draft)
I Run for Fun socks
Thank you for your Service!
All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.
Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food.
For additional information, email events@elitefeats.com. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience.
For additional information and race updates please check our website: https://elitefeats.com/upcoming/.
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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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
39°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
38%
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- January 1, 2027
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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 Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a running race held in Coplay, Pennsylvania on January 1, 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 Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Friday, January 1, 2027 in Coplay, Pennsylvania at Ironton Rail Trail 245 N 2nd St., Coplay, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Jan 1, 2027