Coopersburg 5K Run and Farmer's Market Kick Off Saturday

On your mark, get set...GO!

The  takes off Saturday, May 28, and it's sure to be a race to remember. This year's event will once again include a Health and Wellness Expo. Fifty percent of the funds raised will benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which serves families in the greater Lehigh Valley.

Runners are expected to start arriving in the borough as early as 6:45am and streets will be blocked off by 7:45am. Lineup for the race is at 8am.

In conjunction with the race, the  will kick off its second year of operation. This year, organizer Wendy Sinko was granted a  to expand the farmer's market space, making room for additional vendors.

The market will regularly operate on Thursdays from 3:30 to 7pm through Oct. 6.

Race organizers are still looking for volunteers to help with Saturday's event. If you are interested in helping, contact Race Director Jennifer Wescoe-Schaninger at 484-553-6340 or email her at jwschaninger@hotmail.com.

What: Coopersburg 5K & Kids' Fun Run, Coopersburg Farmer's Market and the 

When: Saturday, May 28, 6:45 to 11am (close of the market)

Where: The race begins near  at State and Main streets and ends in the parking lot of .