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 and trail running race on September 19, 2026 in Lehighton, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- RunningTrail Running
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
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lehighton 1ssw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lehighton, PA
City 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 19, 2026
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Sep 19, 2026