LVRR New Year Run

JAN
1
2026
Celebrate the New Year with the LVRR run in Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, offering 5 mile and 5K options. Enjoy a champagne stop plus postrun hot chocolate and snacks; all are welcome and no preregistration is required.
Thu 1 Jan 2026
5 miles 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The LVRR New Year Run takes place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in the Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA 18104. The event is organized by the Lehigh Valley Road Runners and has been held since before 1993, continuing a tradition that began with earlier local running clubs.

Course and on-course features

Participants may choose between the following distances:

  • 5 miles
  • 5K

Both courses include a champagne stop along the route.

On-site amenities and logistics

Following the run, participants meet at the clubhouse where hot chocolate, hot dogs, and sweets are provided. Organizers note that no prior registration is required to attend, and they are seeking volunteers to help with the event. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether a club member or not. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.