NAMI LV Race & Walk

We would like most people to park off-site (Option 2). 

Option 1. If you have health concerns, from the intersection of Hwy. 22 and Airport Rd (Route 987 North), take Route 987 north 1 mile. Turn left at the light onto Race Street. Go 1.2 miles to the next light. Go right at the light onto Willowbrook Road. Go 1.2 miles and enter Wayne A. Grube Park on your right, 1200 Willowbrook Rd., Northampton.

Option 2. (Preferred): If you do not have health concerns, please park at Catasauqua High School, 2500 W Bullshead Rd, Northampton, PA 18067. From the corner of Race Street and Willowbrook Rd, go 1.7 miles north on Willowbrook, which is 1/2 mile past the park entrance. Go through the light 1/8 mile and go left into the Catasauqua High School parking lot. Walk to Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park, crossing at the stoplight on W. Bullshead (enter park on foot right at the traffic light, not at the car entrance). This is about 1/2 mile from the park so please plan on a 10-20 minute walk.  Please watch for traffic, stay on the sidewalk, and do not walk on Bullshead.

You can also take the shuttle bus from the school parking lot to/from the park. This is available for limited hours, so likely isn't suitable for the runners.

Click   HERE  for interactive parking & 5K course map.    HERE is the 10K route.

NAMI Lehigh Valley is the local affiliate of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  NAMI LV’s mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Efforts to raise awareness and reduce stigma of mental illness are at the forefront of our advocacy.

NAMI-trained facilitators with relatable life experiences lead all our free programming, including education courses, support groups and community presentations. In 2021 more than 3,000 individuals benefited from NAMI LV’s services.

For more information about how NAMI Lehigh Valley can help you or your organization, call 610-882-2102, email info@nami-lv.org or go to nami-lv.org

Can I make a group of friends or family for the events?

You can create groups of any size! You can do that when you register. Contact the race director or NAMI Lehigh Valley office (info@nami-lv.org)  if you need directions. There is an award for the team leader with the largest group. Please note that groups of participants and fundraising teams are not the same thing. 

How can I become a fundraiser? 

Click on the fundraising tab to become individual fundraiser or to create a fundraising team. There is no limit to the size of a fundraising team. In order to be on a team fundraiser, you must first register as an individual fundraiser. If you need additional help, we can send you more detailed directions. There are awards for the top online and offline fundraisers. Please note that fundraising teams and participation groups are not the same thing.

Is NAMI Lehigh Valley on social media? 

Moving Forward for NAMI LV is our Facebook group. Our Facebook page is NAMI Lehigh ValleyWe are on Instagram  and Twitter . Please follow/share #namilv5K. 

Do you offer assistance with the registration fee? 

YES! Call 610.882.2102 or email info@nami-lv.org or kjoseph@nami-lv.org We have a limited number of coupons for 50% or 100% off for individuals who request it. 

•  If you have COVID symptoms or have tested positive within 10 days of the event, please stay home. Let me know and I will gladly refund your registration fee  after the event. 
• If the event must be canceled due to COVID, you will be given the chance to get a refund, switch to Virtual Choice, or donate your registration to NAMI Lehigh Valley.
• If you are uncomfortable meeting in person, you may switch to Virtual Choice on your own or we can help you with that.
• If you are a volunteer and you aren't feeling well or have tested positive within 10 days of the event, please stay home and email or call the Race Director. 
• Please check back here before the event to see if there are changes to our COVID protocols. Thank you!!!