2025 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

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101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Friday, October 17th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 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!

🎉 Event Lineup

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 races will run over the Fahy Bridge and through the historic streets of Bethlehem, starting and finishing in front of the iconic Steel Stacks!
Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon: Sunday 10/19 @ 8:00 am. This 13.1-mile journey weaves through the heart of historic Bethlehem, showcasing the city's charming streets, scenic parks, and vibrant community spirit.

🏆 Challenges and Medals

B. Braun Half Marathon Relay and Corporate Challenge: Teams of 3 will run segments of 5 miles, 5 miles, and 5K, with awards for the top teams.
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: Complete all four races for a total of 26.2 miles over three days, earning a medal holder!
Swag: All runners will receive a unique Bethlehem Running Festival long sleeve technical T-shirt, an artist-designed finisher's medal, FREE downloadable professional photographs, and a customized race bib!

🎖️ Awards

Top 3 Overall M/F in the Trail Race, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay, Triple Play, and Quadruple Play. Plus, age group awards for participants 19 and under through 80+!

🗺️ Course Maps

Courses are at the bottom of this page! Note that courses are subject to change.

⏳ Time Limits

Our courses run directly through the streets of Bethlehem. If you do not finish 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

🎗️ Charity Partnership

A portion of your registration fees and 100% of any donations will benefit The American Cancer Society. Join the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk following the 10K on Saturday at noon.