Snapshot

What to know before you shortlist this race

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August 15, 2026

Race day

5K, Kids' Run

Distance

Road

Terrain

N/A

Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in Pennsylvania, United States on August 15, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

Sponsored by the Business, Industrial and Professional Association of Palmer TownshipFairview Park - Palmer Township, PA5K (3.1 miles) Run and Walk along the bike path in Palmer and Bethlehem TownshipsT-shirts for the first 300 registrantsAwards for age groups: 8 to 60+Overall top male and female winnersRaffle prizes and MoreRefreshments & Food both before and after the RaceRestrooms available near the start and finish lineRace begins and ends and same area The major benefactor of this event is the Miracle League of Northampton CountyWe focus on our local community, helping build a stronger tomorrow for the township as well as it's surrounding areas. That is why we have chosen to donate proceeds to the Miracle League of Northampton County, at Easton Rotary Field located in Palmer Township.The Miracle League of Northampton County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has built a barrier free baseball field so children and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities can play and enjoy the game of baseball. For more information about this organization please visit their website at miracleleagueofnc.org. This race is part of the Annual Palmer Community Day that begins Wednesday night with a under the tent family movie and runs through Sunday.

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

This is the section to compare terrain, elevation, certification, and field context before you decide whether the race belongs on your calendar.

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

Keep the race room close to the decision

The point of the room is not generic chatter. It is to keep stay questions, pacing nerves, meetup plans, and last-mile logistics attached to the same race page you are already using.

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2026 Palmer 5K Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 2026 Palmer 5K.

These opening threads are seeded to show the shape of the room before organic posts take over.

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Lead thread

Where are people staying for 2026 Palmer 5K?

Trying to keep the start line, expo, and easy food options all within a sane radius. If you have a hotel block, neighborhood, or train strategy that worked, drop it here.

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Next huddle

2026 Palmer 5K logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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Runner Signal

Runner reviews

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Practical Questions

Questions and answers

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