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

About the Event

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

January 1, 2027 in Coplay, PA

We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series. More information is available by clicking on the link below:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

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.

This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. More information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

SWAG

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

T-shirt
Finisher's medal
Ankle running socks
We 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.

Medal design 2025 (artist rendering)

2025 T-Shirt (artist draft)

2025 Lehigh t-shirt artist rendering

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.

Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food.

For additional information, email events@elitefeats.com. 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: https://elitefeats.com/upcoming/.

Image by Markus Distelrath from Pixabay

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Jan 01, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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10:00

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$80.00

5k

Jan 01, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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10:15

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$40.00

Combo 5k and 10K

Jan 01, 2027

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Distance — 15K

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10:15

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$65.00

10K

Jan 01, 2027

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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11:15

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Coplay.

thermostat Temperature

-3.5° / 3.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

-8.5° / -0.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.5 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:21

nightlight Sunset

18:00

About Coplay

Learn more about the host city, Coplay.

Coplay is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. Coplay's population was 3,348 at the 2020 census. It is located six miles (10 km) northwest of Allentown. The borough is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census.