LVRR July Kids Series
About this race
This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Lehigh Valley.
Masks may be worn at the discretion of the parent/guardian.
WHO: Ages 3-14
WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA (40.5788761,-75.4951289)
WHEN: July 11
WHY: To educate children about the sport of running and promote a healthy lifestyle.
REGISTRATION IS FREE AND ONLINE ONLY -- In its continued efforts to support youth running in the Lehigh Valley, the LVRR is proud to sponsor every child for this event. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to race day - there is no race day registration..
Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, all information will be posted by 7:30 AM race day on the LVRR website, Facebook page, and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.
AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a finisher ribbon, water, and snack.
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES:
• 3-4 yrs – 1/8 mile
• 5-6 yrs – 1/4 mile
• 7-8 yrs – 1/2 mile
• 9-10 yrs – 1 mile
• 11-12 yrs – 1½ miles
• 13-14 yrs – 2 miles
Wave starts for children ages 3-6
Registration is per event THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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Running
July Kids Series - 3/4 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
July Kids Series - 5/6 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
July Kids Series - 7/8 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
July Kids Series - 9/10 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
July Kids Series - 11/12 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
July Kids Series - 13/14 Age Group
Age is based on your child's age on the first race of this series. If you start in an age group you must finish the Series in that same age group.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Allentown.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 25 Allentown events
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