LVRR May Kids Series
About this race
This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
WHO: Ages 3-14
WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA (LVRR Clubhouse)
WHEN: May 16
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, on the Facebook page, and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.
VOLUNTEER: Please sign up online. If we do not have enough volunteers when online registration closes, the event will be cancelled.
AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a 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 ages 3-6
Registration is per event - THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Runner Safety Checklist
Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the LVRR May Kids Series. It's a fantastic 0.2K, 0.4K, 0.8K, 1.6K, 2.4K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Allentown.
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Running
May 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.
May 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.
May 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.
May 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.
May 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.
May 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.
Weather Overview
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About Allentown
LVRR May Kids Series takes place in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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