The Carbon Chamber and Economic Development, in association with the Business Education Partnership and St. Luke’s Carbon Campus, will put on the Hippie 5K Run/Walk on Saturday. Rain date is Sunday.

The event is an official “Get Your Tail on the Trail” Run/Walk starting from the Lehighton trailhead. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the run at 9:30 a.m.

Be sure to dress in your hippie best. A prize will be awarded to the best dressed hippie.

This event would not be possible without our groovy sponsors. Thank You St. Luke’s Lehighton Campus, Lehighton Outdoor Center, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Marion Hose Bar, Lehighton Walmart, Breeze Massage Therapy, The Jim Thorpe Rotary, Wild Edge Wellness, and The Neffs National Bank for sponsoring the event.

Proceeds fund the CCEDC/Business Education scholarship fund. Local 2023 high school graduates are eligible for the scholarship. Students need to be nominated by their district and are requested to volunteer for the event to qualify. School administrators are instructed to contact Marianne Rustad of the CCEDC at 610-379-5000 to submit student information.

Registration fee is $30 per person with a discount for teams of 3 or more. Enjoy FREE on-site refreshments, live broadcast by the Colossal Community Podcast, chair massages at the finish line by Breeze Massage Therapy, fun photo booth opportunities, and giveaways.

Medals will be awarded for age categories ranging from 14 years old and younger to 70 plus.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/Hippierun23.