Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser is a running event taking place on January 1, 2027, in Coplay, Pennsylvania. Participants compete on the Ironton Rail Trail, with a course characterized as flat. All race distances start and finish at a single point adjacent to the Saylor Cement Kilns at 245 N 2nd St.
The event offers several race distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Combo 15K (combined 5K and 10K distances)
The race features a non-binary registration category with specific awards for overall and age group placement. First-time finishers in the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K categories can receive a ceremonial plaque to commemorate their achievement in addition to a standard medal.
Registered participants receive a selection of gear, which includes a t-shirt, a finisher's medal with a lanyard, and running ankle socks. Post-race activities include a celebration with food for the participants. This event is also recognized as part of a larger scheduled half marathon series. Service members and their families are eligible for a discount on entry fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
