Lights in the Parkway 5K
- Date
- November 25, 2026
- Location
- 1680 Park Drive, Allentown, PA
- Distance
- Lights in the Parkway 5K
From the Organizer
Lights in the Parkway 5K
The Lights in the Parkway 5K is a fun-filled event and great way to kick-off the holiday season with the family. This festive 5K takes place on the Wednesday evening prior to Thanksgiving at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. Runners (and walkers) get the opportunity to preview the lights display up close and personal by foot. After the race, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as we cheer on the runners finishing up.
Registration for the Lights in the Parkway 5K includes a great view of the Lights in the Parkway holiday light display, a long-sleeved event t-shirt and hot chocolate and cookies after the race. Shirts are guaranteed if registered by November 6th. We will also be printing your name on your race bib if you register by October 29th – so don’t wait!
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT 5 YEARS IN A ROW - CAPACITY IS LIMITED
Registration for the race sells out at 1,200 runners.
Parking for the event is at a premium, so we suggest that you plan on arriving early and carpooling as much as possible. There is no parking within the Parkway. All cars must enter the area off of Lehigh Street to Vultee. We ask that you please keep moving and wait until one of our staff directs you to park. This allows us to maximize the use of space and makes it easier for everyone. All cars will park facing the same direction on both sides of the road. There is a decent walk to get to the starting line, please plan accordingly.
The race is chip-timed by Second Wind Race Timing. Ornaments will be given out to the top 50 finishers in 3 categories (men, women and kids 12 and under) —-Ornaments are given out based on chip time. You must pick up your ornament after the race, they will not be shipped.
Rain/Snow Date: TBD, This only comes into play in extreme circumstances when the city closes the park.
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
50°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Allentown, PA
Population
125,320
as of 2023
Elevation
343 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Lights in the Parkway 5K
- Date
- November 25, 2026
- Location
- 1680 Park Drive, Allentown, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lights in the Parkway 5K?
- Lights in the Parkway 5K is a running race held in Allentown, Pennsylvania on November 25, 2026. 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 Lights in the Parkway 5K?
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in Allentown, Pennsylvania at 1680 Park Drive, Allentown, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lights in the Parkway 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lights in the Parkway 5K
Nov 25, 2026