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
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
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lehighton 1ssw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lehighton, PA
Elevation
498 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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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 race held in Lehighton, Pennsylvania on September 12, 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 Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania at 2358 Mahoning Drive WEST, Lehighton, PA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Sep 12, 2026