# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tortoise and the Hare 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 A4 technical shirt and special SWAG! 

Location: Wind Gap Memorial Park

Race Start: 9:00 AM

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

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 with benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wind-gap/tortoise-and-the-hare-5k/200029816319936
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, nonprofit, memorial-day, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wind Gap
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wind Gap Park
- **lat**: 40.841179168783
- **long**: -75.291899042306
- **full address**: Wind Gap Park, 201 Chestnut St, Wind Gap, PA 18091-16ND, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tortoise and the Hare 5K being held?
  - **A:** Tortoise and the Hare 5K takes place on Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 11:30 am at Wind Gap Park, 201 Chestnut St, Wind Gap, PA 18091-16ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tortoise and the Hare 5K?
  - **A:** Tortoise and the Hare 5K is organized by Run Lehigh Valley.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tortoise and the Hare 5K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wind Gap, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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