Bethlehem Running Festival
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2026 Bethlehem Running Festival
The Bethlehem Running Festival is a multi-day road and trail running event in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, held October 16 to 18, 2026. The festival is presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network and organized by the Pennsylvania Running Company, LLC. It takes place near 101 Founders Way in downtown Bethlehem and routes pass through the historic streets and scenic parks.
Event options include:
- 3.8 mile trail run
- Kids' Run with 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile distances by age group
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon 13.1 miles
- Half marathon relay teams of three with two 5 mile legs and one 5K leg
All participants receive a long sleeve technical race shirt, an artist-designed finisher medal specific to each event, downloadable professional photos tagged to bib numbers, and a customized race bib when registered by the stated deadline. The festival offers a VIP experience add-on with dedicated parking, an indoor VIP room, and additional race day amenities. Awards are given to top overall, masters, and age group finishers across events and challenges. Time limits apply to keep city streets open; published limits include 5K 1:00, 10K 1:45, half marathon 3:30, and 3.8 mile trail 1:30. A portion of registration fees and 100 percent of donations support the American Cancer Society. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
