2025 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

"Bethlehem should be on every runner's bucket list! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of running in an historic town filled with quaint shops and delicious restaurants, all during peak fall foliage!

🗓️ Event Details

• Date: 2025-10-17
• Location: 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
• Website: Bethlehem Running Festival
• Registration: Register between 10/24 and 10/31 to get the lowest possible price!

🏅 Event Schedule

• Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run: Friday 10/17 @ 4:30 pm - An adventure for all levels!
• The 2024 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Kids Run: Time and Date TBD - Custom bibs and medals for all participants!
• The Lexus 5K/10K: Saturday 10/18 @ 7:30 am (5K) & 9:00 am (10K) - Scenic views of Bethlehem!
• Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon: Sunday 10/19 @ 8:00 am - A charming 13.1-mile route.

🎖️ Challenges and Opportunities

• B. Braun Half Marathon Relay: Teams of 3 running segments of 5 miles, 5 miles, and 5K.
• Triple Play: Participate in 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon for special discounts!
• Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge: Complete all four races for a total of 26.2 miles!
• Swag: Unique long sleeve technical T-shirt and artist-designed finisher's medal!

🏆 Awards

Top 3 Overall M/F in various events, Age group awards from 19&U to 80+, and new awards for Triple and Quadruple Plays.

🗺️ Course Information

Course maps are available at the bottom of the page. Note: Courses are subject to change.

⏰ Time Limits

5K: 1:00, 10K: 1:45, Half marathon: 3:30, 3.8 mile Trail race: 1:30

🎗️ Charity Event

A portion of registration fees will benefit The American Cancer Society. Join the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk post 10K on Saturday!