Event Description

Hi Everybody!

We have the Sand Island Park trail reserved for December 4 for a FUN day of running and racing!

Please be a part of a new Holiday event in the Lehigh Valley. The race offers a nice course next to the river, a flat course to fast times, excellent shirt art and awards, post race hot chocolate. All athletes will also receive an oval THAW Sticker as well.

All athletes will receive a very cool Thaw shirt (see design at the top of this page) and a finisher's coffee cup for your favorite post race or morning beverage! We'll have plenty of hot chocolate available to test drive your new mug.

Check-in is at the Ice House for event check-in and post race festivities. 

Compete in the 5k/5 Mile Challenge and be eligible for more awards and receive a Thaw bar glass!

Both the 5k and 5 Mile races are on the trail. It is hard packed and flat. We'll have a aid station for the 5k at mile 1.25 (you'll also see at at mile 1.8 after the 5k turnaround). The 5 Mile race can sue the mile 1.25 aid station and also the mile 2 aid station, so that will have 5 mile runners passing an aid station at miles 1.25, 2, 3 and 3.75).

Walkers are welcome in the 5k race. There will be awards for walkers as well.

Here is the 5k course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4582969543

Here is the 5 Mile course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4582965442

Awards for the 5k and 5 mile races, as well as the 5k/5 Mile Challenge:

First overall female and male.

Top three in each age group: 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-Over.

5k Walk Awards: first overall female and male, top 3 in these age groups: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-Over

There is plenty of parking near the start/finish line with additional parking just over the bridge .3 miles from the park.

We'll have plenty of portapotties and a well organized event. 

We are happy to answer any questions you have! We'll see you December 4!

Race day Schedule December 4

--athlete check-in 0730-0845

--5k race start 0900

--5 Mile race start 1000

--live results posted as you finish. All athletes will be sent the link so they can see if they received an overall or age group award. If you do, just go with your phone to the Ice House and you'll get your awards

--Post race hot chocolate is available for all athletes at the Ice House as well