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

• Lowest Price: REGISTER BETWEEN 10/24 and 10/31 to get the lowest possible price!
• Event Dates: The festival runs from October 17-19, 2025.
• Location: 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA.
• Website: For more information, visit Bethlehem Running Festival.

🏅 Events

• Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run: Friday 10/17 @ 4:30 pm - An adventure for both beginners and seasoned trail runners!
• The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Kids Run: Friday 10/17 @ 5:30 pm - Kids run with custom bibs and medals!
• The Lexus 5K/10K: Saturday 10/18 @ 7:30 am (5K) & 9:00 am (10K) - Runs over Fahy Bridge and through historic Bethlehem.
• Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon: Sunday 10/19 @ 8:00 am - A 13.1-mile journey through Bethlehem's scenic areas.

🎖️ Swag and Awards

• Unique T-shirt: All runners will receive a long sleeve technical T-shirt.
• Finisher’s Medal: Artist-designed medals unique to each event.
• Free Photos: Downloadable professional photographs with bib-tags.
• Awards: Top placements in various categories including overall and age group awards.

📋 Course Maps and Time Limits

Course maps will be available at the bottom of the page. Please note that courses, particularly the trail course, are subject to change. Time limits for events are:

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

💖 American Cancer Society Partnership

A portion of your registration fees and 100% of donations 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 after the 10K on Saturday at noon.