309 Grant Street, New Bethlehem PA
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Event Overview
The Distant Area Vol Fire Dept PB Festival 5K Race/Fun Walk and Half Marathon will take place on September 19, 2026, at 309 Grant Street, New Bethlehem, PA.
For more information, please visit the race page.
Race Details
- 5K Course: The 5K will be a level course mostly on Rails to Trails.
- Half Marathon Course: The half marathon will traverse the hills of western Pennsylvania.
- Red Bank Creek: The route will span the Red Bank Creek twice.
- Rail Trail Tunnel: A rail trail tunnel will be included to shorten your run.
Starting and Timing
- Start Location: Race starts and ends at South Bethlehem Borough Building.
- Timing: The race will be timed by Gingerbread Timing.
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Course Map
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Find a local run club
Run clubs in New Bethlehem, PA host weekly group runs — a great way to prep for race day.
