Run at the Reservoir 5K
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About the race
Run at the Reservoir 5K is a community 5K walk/run held at Owl Creek Reservoir in Tamaqua on August 30, 2026. The event is listed as a 5K road event and is presented as a library benefit at the reservoir venue, 172 Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
The course uses laps around the reservoir: runners complete 2 laps while walkers complete 1 lap. The event provides parking and bathroom facilities at the venue.
Registration is offered online and in person, including registration at the Tamaqua Public Library (30 South Railroad Street). Standard registration is $25 per person; groups of three or more receive a discounted rate of $20 per person. The price increases to $30 after the 7th. Early registration guarantees a t-shirt and registrants are asked to indicate shirt size when registering.
Awards include a $100 prize for the top male and top female runners overall. Medals are awarded to top finishers in age groups and to top walkers; age-group categories include 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. Race-day registration and bib pickup are available on the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
