Cetronia Ambulance Corps has a proud 60 year history of providing emergency medical services and education programs. As the regional leader in EMS, Cetronia responds to more than 50,000 calls for service and more than 250 special events, stand-bys and educational programs annually; operating the only nationally accredited and High Performance EMS sytem in Eastern PA. As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Cetronia relies on grants, donations, subscriptions and user fees to support its critical role in the regions public safety system.
There is an increased interest from our communities to learn life-saving skills; in order to meet those needs, we are expanding our education and outreach programs. Cetronia’s new education center is utilized to educate residents, train future EMS provides and help ensure clinical excellence is maintained by providing on-going education and training opportunities for current EMS personnel throughout the Eastern PA region. All proceeds from this event will be used to support Cetronia’s education programs and for the technology and equipment utilized in its education center.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K - Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$35.00Apr 1 – May 14
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5K - Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$35.00Apr 1 – May 14
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Additional Event Details
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-registered participants can pick up their race packets between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM from May 13th - May 15th at the new Cetronia Ambulance Corps facility located at 4300 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104. Race packets will also be available for pick up between 7:00 - 7:30 AM on race day at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.
"Drive 4 UR Community"
Cetronia Ambulance Corps has partnered with Haldeman Ford of Kutztown to host a "Drive 4 UR Community" event in which people can test drive several Ford vehicles. The "Drive 4 UR Community" event will be taking place at the Cetronia Ambulance Corps facility from May 11th - May 15th and will wrap up at the Lehigh Vally Zoo on race day. When you pick up your race packet, we encourage you to test drive a brand new Ford! For every person that participates in the test drive, Ford will make a donation to Cetronia Ambulance in support of its education programs. You will also be able to participate in the test drive event on race day (May 16th) at the Lehigh Valley Zoo from 7:00 - 10:00 AM.
Race Day Information
All runners must report to the starting line by 7:45 AM on raceday. Race day registration and packet pick up will be available from 7:00 -7:30 AM. The 5K Run will being promptly ay 8:00 AM and the 5K Walk will begin at 8:10 AM. Following the run and walk, there will be an awards ceremony and raffle prizes.
Awards & Recognition
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers in the 5K run. Age group awards will be given to the top male and top female finisher of the 5K run in each category - 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & older. Team awards will be given for the fastest combined time entered in the 5K run and to the most spirited team entered in either the walk or run. Participants in the 5K Walk will be entered in a raffle for either a pizza party with "Andy the Ambulance" or CPR certification class.
Thank you to our event partners!
Endorsement Sponsor - The Young Lawyer's Division of the Bar Association of Lehigh
County
Host Sponsor - the Lehigh Valley Zoo
Friends of Andy Sponsor - Zator Law
Print Sponsor - Working Dog Press
Event schedule
- Sat, May 16, 2015 7:00 AM - Registration and Packet Pick-Up
- Sat, May 16, 2015 7:00 AM - "Drive 4 UR Community" Test Drive Event (Sponsored by Haldeman Ford of Kutztown)
- Sat, May 16, 2015 8:00 AM - 5K Run Begins
- Sat, May 16, 2015 8:10 AM - 5K Walk Begins
- Sat, May 16, 2015 9:00 AM - Awards Ceremony & Raffles
- Sat, May 16, 2015 11:00 AM - Lehigh Valley Zoo Opens
Contact information
- Event contact
- Caitlin Stibitz
- stibitzc@cetronia.org
- Phone
- +1 610-530-5511
