2026 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

About the Event

https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bethlehem/BethlehemRunningFestival. Early bird pricing is available until October 31, with fees ranging from $10.00 to $75.00 depending on the distance and package chosen.

Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run
3.8 Miles • Start: 16:30:00 • Fee: $35.00

Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge
Start: 16:30:00 • Fee: $175.00

Lehigh Valley IronPigs Kids Run
Start: 17:30:00 • Fee: $10.00

Lexus 5K
5K • Start: 07:30:00 • Fee: $30.00

Saturday Double Play
Start: 07:30:00 • Fee: $65.00

Triple Play
Start: 07:30:00 • Fee: $130.00

Lexus 10K
10K • Start: 09:00:00 • Fee: $45.00

B. Braun Half Marathon Relay
13.1 Miles • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $120.00

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon
13.1 Miles • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $75.00

Bibs for all participants can be picked up at the event venue starting on Friday evening before race day. The start location is conveniently located at 101 Founders Way in Bethlehem. Age requirements vary by race, with minimum ages ranging from 6 to 85 years old. First-timers are encouraged to join and enjoy a supportive atmosphere that makes running accessible for all.
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of community and camaraderie during the 2026 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States on October 16-18. This event is more than just five kilometers or a half marathon; it’s an experience that captures the essence of what makes this historic town so special.

Races Offered

Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run

Oct 16, 2026

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Distance — 3.8 Miles

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16:30

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$35.00

Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge

Oct 16, 2026

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Distance — Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge

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Type — Running

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16:30

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$175.00

Lehigh Valley IronPigs Kids Run

Oct 16, 2026

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Distance — Lehigh Valley IronPigs Kids Run

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17:30

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$10.00

Lexus 5K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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07:30

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$30.00

Saturday Double Play

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — Saturday Double Play

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$65.00

Triple Play

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — Triple Play

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$130.00

Lexus 10K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

B. Braun Half Marathon Relay

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$120.00

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$75.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bethlehem.

thermostat Temperature

8.3° / 19.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.6° / 16.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:13

nightlight Sunset

18:19

About Bethlehem

Learn more about the host city, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania.