December Ice Scraper 5K - December 5K
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
This race is now FREE to all racers. We invite you to join us for this no-frills race in Lehigh Parkway. We run in fog, snow, and rain. If it is deemed our course is ice-covered we will divert to the main roads. There are no awards but you will have bragging rights for running in cold weather. For safety reasons, please: no headphones, strollers, or dogs as this is an open course. Time: Check-in, 8:30-9:45 a.m.; Race start, 10:00 a.m. No Race Day registration Location: LVRR Clubhouse, Lehigh Parkway Time Limit: 60 minutes (19:35 minute mile) Entry Fee: FREE
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Allentown, PA, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Allentown, PA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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