2026 LVRR August Kids Series

About the Event

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

WHO: Ages 3-14
WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA (40.5788761,-75.4951289)
WHEN: August 1
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 ages 3-6

Registration is per event and THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Runner Safety Checklist

Races Offered

August Kids Series - 3/4 Age Group

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 0.125 Miles

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09:30

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$0.00

August Kids Series - 11/12 Age Group

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$0.00

August Kids Series - 13/14 Age Group

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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09:30

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$0.00

August Kids Series - 5/6 Age Group

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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09:30

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$0.00

August Kids Series - 7/8 Age Group

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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09:30

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$0.00

August Kids Series - 9/10 Age Group

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Allentown.

thermostat Temperature

17.0° / 27.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.2° / 27.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:13

nightlight Sunset

19:57

About Allentown

Learn more about the host city, Allentown.

Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, the county seat and largest city in Lehigh County, and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with a population of 125,845 as of 2020.