Join us on September 2nd, 2023 for the 2023 Lighthouse 5K Run and Kids Fun Walk at the Valley Lighthouse in Lykens PA! This beautiful, flat, and fast trail run through a short section of Lykens and proceeding to The Lykens Glen Park located along Rattling Creek.
The Kids Fun Run is one mile – a loop around the town designed for smaller legs.
All 5K participants receive a swag bag, disposable chip timing, race results, awards ceremony for placers, post-race nutrition, and a chance to win prize giveaways!
Post race after party at the The Valley Lighthouse with free all-beef hot dogs with the ‘fixins’, water and assorted foods.
Deadlines/Entry Fees:
Until August 15th – $20
August 16th to September 2nd – $25
Day of Event – $30
All Participants ages 13 to 18 – $20
All Participants 12 and Under – $15
All participants who register before August 15th will be guaranteed “The Lighthouse 5K Run/Fun Walk” official T-shirt and Goodie Bag. Registrations received after this date will receive a Goodie Bag, but a T-shirt is not guaranteed. We always try our best to have a shirt for everyone.
Participants can pick-up registration packets on day of event from 7:00am to 8:45am.
Registrations will be accepted the day of race. Registration will close 20 minutes prior to the start of the race.
5k Age Groups
12 & Under
13-19 20-26 27-35 36-44
45-54 55-64 65-71 72+
Little Lights Beams
Age Groups:
5 & Under 6-7 8-9 10-12
Sponsors and volunteers are needed — please contact meet@thevalleylighthouse.org.
Overall Male & Female Winners will receive a medal, trophy and $100 gift card.
Top 3 Male & Female in each 5k age group will receive: Gold Medal + $25 gift card, Silver Medal or Bronze Medal.
Top 3 Male & Female in each Little Lights Beam age group will receive medals.
Prizes are distributed the day of the race. If you are unable to stay for the awards ceremony, please visit the registration table. If you do not receive your prize the day of the race, your prize must be picked up in person at The Valley Lighthouse, 105 Main St, Lykens PA 17048 before September 16, 2023 or it will be forfeited.
All proceeds to benefit The Valley Workforce Initiative and The Valley Lighthouse Free Food Giveaways
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Special THANKS to this year’s Sponsors!
FRIENDS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE:
The Nestor Charitable Foundation
Rattling Creek Run Club
Lykens Valley Pool Service
Paws for A Cause
The Sharing Center
Hoover Financial Services
Stars Tumbling
Billow Insurance LLC
Mr. Don Hughes
Twin Valley Roofing
In Memory of Melinda Ondo
Holloway Media Services
Multiply Ink