South Mountain 5k & 10 Miler

These traditional fall events start and end at Saucon Park along Rt 412 between Bethlehem and Hellertown, Pa (convenient to Rt78). The races have become must-do events among the Lehigh Valley runners with bragging rights to the mountain runners. The suburban and rural roads used by the courses are not closed to traffic.

DATE: Sunday, November 6, 2016
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – Check in from 7:30-8:45 a.m. 
AWARDS: Thanksgiving turkey’s to First Place Male and Female overall Open, Masters and First Place Age Group Winners. Must be present to claim awards. No duplicate awards.
AMENITIES: Post-race food. Raffle. For the 40th anniversary runners will receive a commemorative 40th Anniversary long-sleeved shirt. Runners will have the opportunity to upgrade their shirt to an embroidered, 1/4 zip fleece pullover. Runners will also have the opportunity to purchase the fleece so that they can receive both the shirt and the fleece.  

This event is hosted by the Lehigh Valley Road Runners, a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization commited to encouraging health and fitness through the promotion of running throughout the region. All proceeds from our events go back to the community through our various scholarships, grants and sponsorships. To learn more please visit lvrr.org.

Saucon Park is located off Rte. 412 between Hellertown and Bethlehem. Take the Hellertown/Bethlehem exit off I-78. Turn right off exit toward Bethlehem and travel about 1/2 mile. Park entrance is on the left. Race check-in is in the picnic pavillions near the swimming pool (not the ball fields) at Westmont St. and Millside Dr.