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!
📅 Race Schedule
- Date: 2025-10-17
- Location: 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
- Website: Bethlehem Running Festival
⚡ Early Registration
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 - 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.
- The Lexus 5K/10K: Saturday 10/18 @ 7:30 am (5K) & 9:00 am (10K) - Runs over the Fahy Bridge and through historic Bethlehem.
- Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon: Sunday 10/19 @ 8:00 am - A scenic 13.1-mile journey through the heart of Bethlehem.
🏅 Race Challenges
- B. Braun Half Marathon Relay: Teams of 3 run segments of 5 miles, 5 miles, and 5K, with awards for top teams.
- Triple Play: Run Saturday's 5K & 10K and Sunday's Half Marathon for a special medal holder.
- Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge: Complete all four races for a total of 26.2 miles over three days!
🎁 Swag
All runners will receive:
- Unique Long Sleeve T-Shirt: Bethlehem Running Festival design.
- Artist-Designed Finisher's Medal: Unique to each event.
- FREE Photos: Downloadable professional photographs with bib-tags.
- Customized Race Bib: Register by 10/1 for personalization.
🛎️ Awards
Top 3 Overall M/F in the Trail Race, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay, Triple Play, and Quadruple Play. Additionally, awards for the top 3 Overall Masters in the half marathon and age group awards for all events.
📍 Course Maps
Courses are at the bottom of this page! *Courses, particularly the trail course, are subject to change.
⌚ Time Limits
Event time limits are as follows:
- 5K: 1:00
- 10K: 1:45
- Half marathon: 3:30
- 3.8 mile Trail race: 1:30
❤️ Charity Support
A portion of your registration fees and 100% of any donations will benefit The American Cancer Society. We encourage participation in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk following the 10K on Saturday at noon.
📝 Lexus Premier VIP Registration
Offering exclusive access to perks and conveniences with your VIP registration add-on:
- VIP packet pick-up area at expo
- Dedicated indoor VIP room with refreshments right next to the start/finish line
- Reserved indoor VIP restrooms
- Pre-race continental breakfast for Sunday':s half marathon
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