PCFLV's Ready, Set, Gold 5K Walk/8K Run/Kids' Fun Run (Virtual Option Available)
About this race
REGISTER NOW for the 17th Annual Ready, Set, GO(LD) 5K Walk, 8K Run, and Kids' Fun Run - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 at the Ironton Rail Trail in Coplay, PA - to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley!
Welcome to the 17th Annual Walk / Run to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND GOODIE BAG IS AUGUST 16TH at 11:59PM!!!!
For the last SIXTEEN years, this event has been a Lehigh Valley favorite of runners and walkers alike. Last year's event raised $100,000 to support our mission - so we thank you for your continued support! We are looking forward to a great event this year!
PCFLV's ability to help local pediatric cancer families during the most traumatic time of their lives is a result of our fundraising efforts. Please help us in this mission by fundraising as an individual or for your team. We encourage teams!
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH JULY 5th...REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE GOES UP!
T-SHIRT and GOODIE BAG GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY AUGUST 16th! They can be picked up at the Coplay Park Pavilion in Saylor Park (N.2nd St. in Coplay, PA) during early pickup on Friday, September 18th from 9am-7pm OR on event day, starting at 7am. We encourage you to pickup your t-shirt and bag during one of the early pickup days!
**You do NOT need to attend the early pickup if you did not register by August 16th to get your t-shirt and goodie bag!**
Prizes will be awarded for:
* Cash prizes for top three overall male and top three overall female runners ($100/$75/$50)
* Age category prizes for runners (1st and 2nd place in each category)
* Highest Individual Fundraiser (walker or runner)
*Top Fundraising Team
*Largest Team
*Best Superhero-Themed Team
If you want to volunteer at our event, please watch for a registration link here sometime in April! Thank you!
Pick your distance
Running
8K Run
Day-of checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup begins at 7am on 9/19/26. Early checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup is on 9/18 from 9am-7pm at the Coplay Park Pavilion. If you do not register by 8/16, there is nothing to pick up except your runner bib if you are registered for the 8K.
Virtual 8K Run
Day-of checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup begins at 7am on 9/19/26. Early checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup is on 9/18 from 9am-7pm at the Coplay Park Pavilion. If you do not register by 8/16, there is nothing to pick up except your runner bib if you are registered for the 8K.
Virtual 5K Walk
Day-of checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup begins at 7am on 9/19/26. Early checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup is on 9/18 from 9am-7pm at the Coplay Park Pavilion. If you do not register by 8/16, there is nothing to pick up.
Walking
5K Walk
Day-of checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup begins at 7am on 9/19/26. Early checkin and t-shirt/bag/bib pickup is on 9/18 from 9am-7pm at the Coplay Park Pavilion. If you do not register by 8/16, there is nothing to pick up.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Coplay, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 7:04 PM local time (EDT) in Coplay on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — PCFLV's Ready, Set, Gold 5K Walk/8K Run/Kids' Fun Run (Virtual Option Available)
8K Run · 102 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Snyder | 29:55 | 6:01 /mi |
| 2 | Mikey Muessig | 30:26 | 6:07 /mi |
| 3 | Mike Miller | 30:30 | 6:08 /mi |
| 4 | Devan Bicher | 32:27 | 6:32 /mi |
| 5 | Bryce Sabol | 33:12 | 6:41 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Find upcoming events by distance:
- Coplay 5K Races 9 races
- 10K Run Events in Coplay 5 races
- Coplay Half Marathons 3 races
- Coplay Running Calendar 2026 10 races
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, 10 Coplay events
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