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

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Date 01 Jan, 2027
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $40.00 – $80.00
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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

01Jan

Half Marathon

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
10:00
Entry fee
$80.00
01Jan

5k

Running

Distance
3.1 Miles
Start time
10:15
Entry fee
$40.00
01Jan

Combo 5k and 10K

Running

Distance
15K
Start time
10:15
Entry fee
$65.00
01Jan

10K

Running

Distance
6.2 Miles
Start time
11:15
Entry fee
$40.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Coplay.

Temperature-3.5° / 3.9°
Feels like-8.5° / -0.5°
Sunshine hours5h 25m
Rainfall3.2 mm
Snowfall0.5 cm
Wind12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity71.0%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:21
Sunset18:00

About Coplay

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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.

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