St. Luke's Youth Run

This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Lehigh Valley.

WHO: Ages 3-14
WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA
WHEN: April 25, 2026

Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, all information will be posted by 10:00 AM on race day on the St. Luke's Half Marathon website, Facebook, and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.

AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a surprise gift, finisher medal, water, and snack.

T-shirt guaranteed to all that are registered by April 7, 2026.

AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES:
• 3-4 yrs – 1/8 mile
• 5-6 yrs – 1/4 mile
• 7-8 yrs – 1/2 mile
• 9-14 yrs – 1 mile

RACE DAY CHECK-IN:
Check-in will be by age group and will take place from 12:30 – 1:45 PM. Please arrive early. NO late check-ins are permitted.

Races begin at 1:45 PM

Cash prize awards to schools with the most participants attending on race day. Select your school from the dropdown during registration.  To qualify for a school award, the school must have a minimum of 15 participants on race day.

Please, no headphones during the race and no dogs on race courses.
One parent per child may run with the 3-4-year-olds.
NO parents may run on the course at any point with ages 5-14. 

From Lehigh Street in Allentown, turn north onto S. Jefferson Street. Turn left onto Park Drive at the five points intersection. Follow Park Drive to the Lehigh Valley Road Runners clubhouse.

GPS Coordinates: 40.5790° N, 75.4939° W
Plus Code: HGH4+HF Allentown, Salisbury Township, PA