LVRR August Summer Series 5K
LVRR August Summer Series 5K is a running race on August 5, 2026 in Allentown, PA.
- Date
- August 5, 2026 (13 days to go)
- Location
- Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Remaining Race Dates: September 2
This is a free 5k race series which includes 5 races held on the first Wednesday of each month from May through September.
You do not need to be an LVRR club member to participate in this series. Sign up online and come out to Lehigh Parkway for this relaxed, no-frills race.
The course is accurately measured, mostly flat, cinder trail in the Parkway. Due to scheduled repairs to Bogarts Bridge, the course will be modified in 2025 Course Map
Race Day Check-In: Begins at 5:30 PM - All runners must check in.
Age: Racers must be 10 years of age.
Time Limit: 60 minutes (19:35 minute/mile)
Start Time: Begins at 6:30 PM with the exception of September which begins at 6:00 PM
We will no longer host the Potluck Dinner – The club will provide hotdogs, water and chips. Please do not bring food to share.
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
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
City 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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13
Days to train
- Race
- LVRR August Summer Series 5K
- Date
- August 5, 2026
- Location
- Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA
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LVRR August Summer Series 5K
Aug 5, 2026