Minimum age limitations on St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5k
Runners, For the 2012 St. Luke’s Half Marathon and St. Luke’s 5k, we have decided to institute minimum ages for each race. The minimum age for the half marathon is 13; the minimum age for the 5k is 10. Youth runners need to be those respective ages on race day to be eligible to register and compete. Instituting minimum ages was a strong recommendation of our insurance carrier, which we arrange through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). The minimum ages were established from discussions with medical professionals and youth coaches with the intent to (1) keep young runners safe and healthy and (2) provide them with a positive experience that will encourage them to continue running. We understand that some young runners are able to satisfactorily complete the 13.1 and 3.1 mile courses. Many have in the past years. Nonetheless, we are inclined to follow the recommendations of…
Registration opens for 2012 St. Luke’s Half Marathon
Registration for the 2012 St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5K races, Sunday, April 29, 2012, is now available online at stlukeshalfmarathon.com. Registration opened October 1, 2011.
Registration is also available for the free 1.5-mile St. Luke’s Family Fun Walk on April 29 as well as the St. Luke’s Youth run for ages 3-14 on April 28.
Hurricane Irene Floods LVRR Clubhouse
These photos are courtesy of Brian Schaffer, who took them on Sunday, August 28 after Hurricane Irene passed through the Lehigh Valley. Looks like we have a lot of work ahead of us to clean up the clubhouse.
Kids Series T-shirt & Slogan Contest Winners
The Lehigh Valley Road Runners Kids Running Series has had record numbers this year. We are happy to report over 400 kids participated at the first 4 events. The winner of the t-shirt design contest was Christopher Chambliss, age 8. The winner of the slogan contest was Hope Green, age 6. There were 15 entries for the t-shirt design contest and 20 entries for the slogan contest. We would like to thank our 2011 sponsors: AARDVARK SPORTS SHOP, CHICK-FIL-A / TREXLERTOWN, PENNONI, FINISH LINE, RUNNER’S WORLD, WESLEY WORKS ENTERTAINMENT AND REAL ESTATE, LVRR, RRCA, GROSS MCGINLEY LAW FIRM, EAST PENN FOOT & ANKLE, PEEK-A-BOO THE CLOWN, WACKADOODLE THE CLOWN, WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY, PHOTOSBYJOHN.NET
2011 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients from the Lehigh Valley Road Runners. Six high school students received scholarship money from three separate scholarship funds at the club’s Summer Series 5k race last evening in Lehigh Parkway. The 2011 Ed Thompson Memorial Scholarship recipient is Patrick Mctish. Patrick received a $2000 check to be used toward his college education. Patrick will be attending Villanova University and majoring in Civil Engineering. The 2011 Nicole Reinhart Memorial Scholarship recipient is Amanda Thoet. Amanda will be attending Ohio Wesleyan University Honors college, College of Arts and Science. Patrick Mctish and Amanda Thoet There were four recipients of the 2011 Lehigh Valley Road Runners Annual Scholarship: Kathleen Anthony – Parkland High School Kathleen will be attending University of Notre Dame, majoring in Biochemistry/Pre-Med. Jessica Cygan – Liberty High School Jessica will be attending William and Mary, majoring in Kinesiology. Dan Fitzpatrick – Allentown Central Catholic…
Fast field at last night’s Summer Series 5k
184 runners braved last night’s humidity and heat to participate in another one of our free evening 5k races held in Lehigh Parkway. The Summer Series 5ks are held the first Wednesday of the month, May through August, at 6:30 pm. There were some fast runners who showed up at last night’s race, the first finisher, Conner Veres (20), crossed the finish line in 16:51. The next six runners finished with times within the 17:xx range. Gabby Cocco (19) was the first female across the finish line with a time of 20:54. There were quite a few first time racers at last night’s race. All of you deserve an extra round of applause for braving the weather and making our race your first! Thanks for coming out. Results are posted here. Great job, everyone! Thank you for coming out to the park for a fun evening of running and dinner.…
2011 Summer Series 5k #1
The first 5k in a series of four races was held on Wedneday evening, May 11th at the LVRR Clubhouse. 151 runners raced against the clock, embracing a warm evening which was much welcome after our cold, long winter. In a change of pace, the Lehigh Valley Road Runners have made this year’s four 5k events free, though a waiver must still be signed and a race bib should be worn. The majority of runners brought their families along and stayed for the potluck picnic which followed the race. We were happy to see such a great turnout at our first race and hope that attendance at the next 5k will be even higher. The Summer Series 5k races are held the first Wednesday of the month, May through August. Race time is 6:30 pm. No awards will be offered, but we can promise you a relaxing evening out with…
Post-Race News Release
Jobes wins 3rd title, Scranton-area man breaks tape at 2010 St. Luke’s Lehigh Valley Half Marathon. Record number of finishers highlights race’s 25th running; Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s 5k race draws 451 participants