Palmer 5K
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Event
The 2026 Palmer 5K takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Palmer, PA (ZIP 18045). The event is held at Fairview Park, with the course running along the bike path in Palmer and Bethlehem Townships. The race distance is 5K (3.1 miles) and the course begins and ends in the same area.
Details
The event is sponsored by the Business, Industrial and Professional Association of Palmer Township. Registration is listed at $15, with the price increasing after January 1, 2026. The first 300 registrants receive T-shirts. Awards are offered by age group from 8 to 60+ and for overall top male and female finishers. Raffle prizes are planned. Refreshments and food are available both before and after the race, and restrooms are located near the start and finish.
Proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Northampton County, a 501(c)(3) organization that built a barrier-free baseball field at Easton Rotary Field so children and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities can play baseball. The race is part of the Annual Palmer Community Day, which runs midweek through Sunday and includes an under-the-tent family movie. The event address is 3501 Fairview Ave, Palmer, PA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
