Coexistence Corner

The Leaser Lake 5K

By Nate Feldman

Leaser Lake

Today, I ran in the second annual Leaser Lake 5K.  Leaser Lake is located in northwest Lehigh county, PA, between the villages of Jacksonville and Wanamakers, and near the town of Kempton.  The weather was crystal clear with mild temperatures, so it was an ideal day to run.  The race followed a trail through a wooded area beside the lake.  The terrain was quite steep in many locations, but the scenery was breathtaking.  Prior to the race, I heard one of the other participants refer to the area as a "hidden gem," and I agree with that.  The race went out about a mile and a half in one direction, and then the runners turned around in the direction they came.  I came in third place overall and first place for the men's age group of 30-39.

The race's start and finish line

The race was organized by the Kempton area Lion's Club with the hope of raising money to build a pavilion beside the lake.  They plan to hold this race in the future for other causes.

Overall, the pristine nature of the area and the beautiful weather made this a race well worth participating in.