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Tortoise and Hare 5K

Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Wind Gap, PA
334 S Lehigh Ave, 18091
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Kick off your Memorial Day with a cherished 5K tradition in Wind Gap, featuring a rolling course, post-race food, and support for local youth charities.

  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Good fit for

  • cause driven
  • Swag Included
  • Military & Veterans

Join the 28th annual Tortoise and Hare 5K, a beloved Memorial Day tradition in the Lehigh Valley. Starting at Wind Gap Memorial Park, runners will enjoy a rolling course before celebrating with a satisfying food spread. This timed event offers unique custom race tile prizes across various age groups. Begin your holiday with a community run that supports local youth charities, featuring a National Anthem performance and a start by a local military veteran.

What to expect

  • Experience a community gathering to begin your Memorial Day celebration.
  • Run a rolling 3.1-mile course that starts near Wind Gap Memorial Park.
  • Enjoy a great food spread after you cross the finish line.

Standout details

  • Memorial Day holiday kickoff
  • Unique custom race tile prizes
  • Benefits local youth charities
  • Local military veteran starts race

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
  • Race swag

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From the organizer

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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