Hellbender Hustle (and Dragonfly Dash)
About this race
Hellbender Hustle (and Dragonfly Dash) Join us at this event highlighting the Eastern Hellbender - North America's largest salamander, and Pennsylvania's state amphibian. Come enjoy a morning outdoors and celebrate this rare and uniquely local species.
Featuring: Check back soon for 2026 activities!
(2026 course map and shirt design coming soon!)
Lehigh County Conservation District is excited to host the FOURTH Annual Hellbender Hustle - a 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk Around Leaser Lake. The meandering loop will take you through PA meadow, woodland, and streamside habitats of varying elevation, where you can observe native flora and fauna. The event will begin with the Dragonfly Dash -a ~100-yard sprint for youth 12 and under. Throughout the morning, family-focused educational activities such as crafts and lawn games will be available. Prizes will be awarded for the top finishers in this friendly competition, and each participant's name will be entered into a native plant raffle!
Please note that this event will be held rain or shine! We recommend all attendees come prepared with essential outdoor equipment such as rain protection, sun block, and insect repellant (if desired).
Amenities:
T-shirt (XS through 2XL)
Refreshments - drinks and snacks will be provided
A water station will be placed at the lake's South Ramp, half-way through the course
Prizes
Registration begins at 8:00 am. Please register by September 1st to ensure you can select your T-shirt size. Same day registration will be available.
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com.
Our Mission Statement:
The Lehigh County Conservation District is a dynamic partnership of conservation professionals providing quality service to protect Lehigh County’s diverse natural resources through leadership, technical assistance, education, land protection, promotion of sustainable development, and protection of water and soil quality.
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Hellbender Hustle
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 New Tripoli events
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