The Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- The Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk · Virtual 5k Race · Virtual 1-Miler
From the Organizer
Join us for the 5th Annual Lighthouse 5K Run and Kids Fun Walk at the Valley Lighthouse in Lykens PA! This beautiful, flat, and fast trail run through a short section of Lykens and proceeding to The Lykens Glen Park located along Rattling Creek. The Kids Fun Run is one mile – a loop around the town designed for smaller legs.
Overall Male & Female Winners will receive a medal, trophy and $500 gift card.
Top 3 Male & Female in each 5k age group will receive:
Gold Medal + $25 gift card,
Silver Medal or Bronze Medal.
Top 3 Male & Female in each Little Lights Beam age group will receive medals.
All 5K participants receive a swag bag, disposable chip timing, race results, awards ceremony for placers, post-race nutrition, T-shirt *, and a chance to win prize giveaways!
Post race after party at The Valley Lighthouse with free all-beef hot dogs with the ‘fixins’, water and assorted foods.
Deadlines/Entry Fees:
Until August 15th – $20
August 16th to September 9th – $25
Day of Event – $30
Virtual 5k Race – $25
All Participants ages 13 to 18 – $20
All Participants 12 and Under – $15
5k Age Groups
12 & Under
13-19 20-26 27-35 36-44
45-54 55-64 65-71 72+
Little Lights Beams
Age Groups:
5 & Under 6-7 8-9 10-12
*All participants who register before August 1st will be guaranteed “The Lighthouse 5K Run/Fun Walk” official T-shirt and Goodie Bag. Registrations received after this date will receive a Goodie Bag, but a T-shirt is not guaranteed. We always try our best to have a shirt for everyone.
Participants can pick-up registration packets on day of event from 7:00am to 8::00am.
Registrations will be accepted the day of race. Registration will close 20 minutes prior to the start of the race.
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
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dehart Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lykens, PA
Elevation
1,604 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- The Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk?
- The Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk is a running race held in Lykens, 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 Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Lykens, Pennsylvania at The Valley Lighthouse, Lykens, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Lighthouse 5k Run & Fun Walk
Sep 12, 2026