Bethlehem Running Festival
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Bethlehem Running Festival : October 16–18, 2026
The Bethlehem Running Festival is a multi-day running event in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, centered at 101 Founders Way. The festival includes road and trail events that pass through the city’s historic streets, cross the Fahy Bridge, and start and finish near the Steel Stacks.
Events and distances:
- 3.8 mile Trail Run
- Kids Run: 1/4, 1/2, and 1 mile by age group
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Half Marathon Relay, teams of three (two 5-mile legs and one 5K leg)
Participants receive a long sleeve technical race shirt, an artist-designed finisher's medal for each event, free downloadable professional photos with bib-tags, and a customized race bib if registered by the stated cutoff. Multi-race options such as Triple Play and Quadruple Play allow runners to complete multiple events across the weekend; completing all four events covers the marathon distance of 26.2 miles over three days and includes a limited-edition medal holder.
The festival lists awards for top overall finishers and age-group placings, plus course time limits for each event. A portion of registration fees and 100% of donations benefit the American Cancer Society; the 10K coincides with the local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk schedule. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
