Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Ironton Rail Trail January 1, 2025 in Coplay, PA

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A great way to kick off your New Year and get started on the right foot. This fun, flat, fast course is sure to please every runner, not to mention, we have wonderful post-race celebration and bling to please any runner. 

All events start and finish at the same point next to the Saylor Cement Kilns, 245 N 2nd St., Coplay, PA.We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.Every first time finisher in the half marathon will receive a ceremonial First 5k/10k/Half Marathon special plaque for your accomplishment along with a finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first race.

SWAG

Fast Finishes is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include :

T-shirtFinisher's medalfast-finishes ankle running socksWe do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction. Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.

Due to a national shortage of running jackets, we have discontinued offering jackets at our events as part of the registration fee.

Medal design 2024 with historic Saylor kilns. 

I Run for Fun socks

Thank you for your Service!

All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.

Fast-Finishes.com is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email race director: Mark Hughes. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: fast-finishes.com.

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