Valley News

Is anyone heading to Roxborough High School (Philadelphia) this evening for the All Comers Track Meet? The meet is hosted by the Wissahickon Wanderers Running Club and the events featured will be (in order):

1. One Mile Run (starts at 6:30 p.m.)
2. 400 Meters (approx. 6:50 p.m.)
3. 3,000 Meters (approx. 7:00 p.m.)
4. 800 Meters (approx. 7:20 p.m.)
5. 5,000 Meters (approx. 7:35 p.m.)
6. Medley Relay (approx. 8 p.m.)
   (1,200, 400, 800, and 1,600 meters)

The cost is $5 a race or $3 a race if you race more than one. The Medley Relay is FREE. Registration starts at 6pm and the first race begins at 6:30 pm.

This weekend’s big local race is the Lehigh Valley Zoo 5k. Gorgeous scenery and yes, there is race day registration. The race begins at 8am so be sure to leave home a bit early this year in order to get through the road detour. Game Preserve Road is closed at Route 309 and rerouted as per map below:

View DETOUR FOR LV ZOO RUN in a larger map

If you take a look at the Race Calendar for September you will see that the local 5k scene is full swing! You have at least fifteen 5k races to choose from as well as a marathon and one mile race. Start planning now.

Speaking of one mile races … the Contest for a free race entry to the Hamilton Street Mile is taking place right now! Head over to the Contest page and enter your name to win a free race entry. It’s as easy as that. You will have a chance to win an entry each week through September 19th. That’s four more shots at winning. Our first week’s winner was Michael Womelsdorf who is itching to add this race to his list of accomplishments. The race takes place on Thursday, September 23rd in downtown Allentown.

Which races are on your MUST DO list and which ones are on your BUCKET LIST? Head on over to the Forum and share your answers.

Local runner, Rob Weidman, has opened up an online store featuring running shirts. Go check out his unique and fun designs and order one, the prices are fantastic. www.runninggorgon.com

So … has anyone spotted the Angry Biker in the Parkway lately? I’ve been running there and have yet to see this guy.