Palmer 5K
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Event overview
The 2026 Palmer 5K takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Palmer, Pennsylvania. The event is a 5K (3.1 miles) run and walk along the bike path through Palmer and Bethlehem Townships. Entry fee listed at $20; the price increases after January 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. T-shirts are provided to the first 300 registrants. Awards are given by age group from 8 to 60+, plus overall top male and female winners.
Location and logistics
The event location is listed as Fairview Park, 3501 Fairview Ave, Palmer, PA 18045. Restrooms are available near the start and finish. The race begins and ends in the same area. Refreshments and food are available both before and after the race. Raffle prizes are also part of the event.
Charity and community
The event is sponsored by the Business, Industrial and Professional Association of Palmer Township. The major benefactor is the Miracle League of Northampton County, a 501(c)(3) organization that built a barrier-free baseball field so children and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities can play baseball. The Palmer 5K is part of the Annual Palmer Community Day, which begins Wednesday night with an under-the-tent family movie and runs through Sunday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
