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!

📝 Registration Details

REGISTER BETWEEN 10/24 and 10/31 and GET THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE!

🏅 Events

• Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run: Friday 10/17 @ 4:30 pm. This 3.8 Mile Trail Run will be an adventure for beginners and seasoned trail runners alike!
• The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Kids Run: Friday 10/17 @ 5:30 pm now at ArtsQuest! Runners 5 and under will run 1/4 mile, runners 6-8 will run 1/2 mile, and runners 9-12 will run 1 mile. All kids will receive a custom BRF Bib and unique BRF medal!
• The Lexus 5K/10K: Saturday 10/18 @ 7:30 am (5K) & 9:00 am (10K). The 5K and 10K will run over the Fahy Bridge and through the historic streets of Bethlehem.
• Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon: Sunday 10/19 @ 8:00 am. This 13.1-mile journey weaves through the heart of historic Bethlehem.

🏆 Special Challenges

• B. Braun Half Marathon Relay and Corporate Challenge: Sunday 10/19 @ 8:00 am. Teams of 3 will run segments of 5 miles, 5 miles, and 5K.
• Triple Play: Run Saturday's 5K & 10K and Sunday’s Half Marathon for a discount and a limited-edition Medal Holder!
• Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge: Run all four races to complete a full marathon over three days!

🎁 Swag!

Runners know--Bethlehem bling is king!

• Unique long sleeve technical T-shirt: All runners will receive a special race shirt.
• Artist-designed finisher's medal: Unique to each event.
• FREE Downloadable professional photographs: Includes bib-tags.
• Customized Race Bib: Register by 10/1 for this item.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Lexus Premier VIP Registration

Take the stress out of the early morning routine with private restrooms, gear check, continental breakfast items and more before and after your big moment.

• VIP packet pick-up area: Available at expo.
• Dedicated free VIP parking: Close to the event.
• Reserved indoor VIP restrooms: Located next to the start/finish line.
• VIP Bethlehem Running Festival welcome bag: Full of exclusive items.

🏅 Awards

Top 3 awards given for various categories, including:

• Overall M/F: Trail Race, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay, Triple Play, and Quadruple Play.
• Overall Masters (40+): In the half marathon.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 M/F for each age group in various events.
• New for 2025: Top 3 Overall M/F for the Triple and Quadruple Plays.

🗺️ Course Maps

Courses are available at the bottom of this page! Please note courses are subject to change, particularly the trail course.

⏱️ Time Limits

If you do not finish your event in the allotted time, you may be asked to cut part of the course or be picked up by our runner transport services.

• 5K: 1:00
• 10K: 1:45
• Half Marathon: 3:30
• 3.8 mile Trail Race: 1:30

🎗️ An American Cancer Society Event

A portion of your registration fees and 100% of any donations you make will benefit The American Cancer Society. We encourage all runners and their families to join the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk following our 10K on Saturday at noon.

📅 Event Details

Date: 2025-10-17

Location: 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA

For more information and to register, visit: Bethlehem Running Festival.