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Tortoise and Hare 5K

Name: Tortoise and Hare 5K
Start: 2026-05-25T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-25T14:30:00.000Z
Location: Wind Gap, PA

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May 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM EDTWind Gap, Pennsylvania, US

On our calendar since Feb 2023

Pennsylvania 5K

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The 28th annual Tortoise and Hare 5K is a long-standing favorite 5K in the Lehigh Valley. Each Memorial Day runners gather at Wind Gap Memorial Park to kick-off their holiday celebration. The rolling course will start near the park and finish up with a great food spread! Registration includes a short-sleeved shirt if registered by May 8th.

Location: Wind Gap Memorial Park

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Packet Pickup: 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Pricing:

January 1 - April 30= $30

May 1 - May 18 = $35

May 19 - Race Day = $40

The 5K is timed by Second Wind Race and the unique custom race tile prizes are a favorite!

Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

The race begins with the National Anthem and is started by a local military veteran and a portion of the event proceeds benefit local youth charities.

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