Emmaus 4 Mile Classic

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: Emmaus, PA; 500 Macungie Ave, 18049
Featured distance: 4 Miles
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a historic 4-mile course through Emmaus neighborhoods, supporting local community projects and celebrating a nearly five-decade legacy.

Fun
Competitive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Emmaus 4-Mile Classic invites you to be part of a beloved Lehigh Valley tradition, celebrating nearly five decades as the region's oldest continuously run event. Now stewarded by the Emmaus Community Foundation, this race upholds its meaningful legacy while strengthening community connections. It's a joyful gathering for fitness, family, and local pride, with proceeds directly supporting projects that enhance Emmaus's natural beauty and quality of life. Join fellow runners on a course winding through quiet neighborhoods, contributing to a vibrant and connected community.

What to expect

- Enjoy a 4-mile course that winds through quiet, hilly Emmaus neighborhoods.
- Receive a short-sleeve t-shirt, refreshments, and access to indoor bathrooms.
- Compete for overall and age group awards, with professional timing provided.

Standout details

Nearly five decades of history
Oldest continuously run event in the region
Proceeds support Emmaus community projects
Awards for overall and age group winners

Perks & features

Shirt

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The course

Hilly
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

10K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

For nearly five decades, the Emmaus 4-Mile Classic has been one of the Lehigh Valley's most enduring races along with the oldest continuously run event of its kind in the region. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, runners will once again gather at Emmaus High School to take on the four-mile course that winds through our quiet neighborhoods and celebrates everything that makes Emmaus special.

This year, the Emmaus Community Foundation (ECF) is proud to carry the race forward after taking over stewardship from the Lehigh Valley Road Runners. The goal isn't to reinvent the Classic. It's to protect what makes it meaningful while strengthening the community connections behind it.

Mission: At ECF, our mission is simple yet ambitious:

Enhancing the natural beauty and quality of life in Emmaus by encouraging philanthropy to fund high-impact initiatives that further develop optimal community living

The 4-Mile Classic fits that mission perfectly. It's a celebration of fitness, family, and local pride. ECF would also like to make it a platform for giving back. Proceeds from the event help ECF support projects that keep Emmaus beautiful, vibrant, and connected.

Location : Emmaus High School, 500 Macungie Ave., Emmaus, PA 18049

Awards: Overall male and female 1st $150 2nd $100 3rd $50

Age Groups: $50 gift certificate to top male and female in each group 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Entry Fees: $30 until February 15, 2026 $40 February 16, 2026 to April 1, 2026 $50 April 2, 2026 until 8:00 AM April 12, 2026

Amenities: All runners and volunteers receive a short-sleeve t-shirt. Refreshments, indoor bathrooms, water station, prizes available.

Race Results : Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Company. Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Emmaus/Emmaus4MileClassicRun

Questions About Emmaus Community Foundation: https://emmauscommunityfoundation.org

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