Women’s running pioneer Kathrine Switzer to keynote 2012 St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5k weekend
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Author, broadcaster and accomplished runner Kathrine Switzer will be the speaker at the St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5k Pasta Dinner, April 28, 2012, and will be on hand throughout the weekend to share her inspirational stories as a pioneer in women’s running. Switzer is most famously known as the first woman to run the Boston marathon with an official race number, entering the race as “K.V. Switzer” in 1967 at a time when many believed women were incapable of running the 26.2 miles. Her ruse was discovered by a race official who attempted to physically remove her from the race. Motivated by the incident, she went on to run 35 marathons, won the 1974 New York City Marathon, and ran her personal best of 2:51.33 by finishing 2nd in the 1975 Boston Marathon. At the time, it was the 6th best women’s marathon time in the…
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.
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
St. Luke’s Named Presenting Sponsor
St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network sponsors region’s premier running event; now called St. Luke’s Lehigh Valley Half Marathon LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley’s premier running race has partnered with the region’s premier health care provider for a collaboration intended to encourage physical activity and celebrate healthy lifestyles. St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network is the presenting sponsor of the 2010 Lehigh Valley Half Marathon, the region’s largest single-day participatory athletic event. Sunday, April 25, 2010, will mark the inaugural running of the St. Luke’s Lehigh Valley Half Marathon. A new race logo has been developed to reflect the involvement of St. Luke’s. It will appear on all race materials, including the website (lehighvalleyhalfmarathon.com), embroidered fleece vests for runners, race bibs, signage, apparel and other items. The 13.1-mile race, which starts only a block away from the recently expanded St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown Campus, draws more than…