D&L RaceFest Marathon
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D&L RaceFest - Marathon, relay and half on the D&L Trail
D&L RaceFest comprises four race options held on the Delaware & Lehigh Trail in eastern Pennsylvania. The event offers a mix of running and walking formats along a multi-use trail that organizers aim to extend to over 165 miles from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 15, 2026.
Distances and formats include:
- Marathon
- Marathon relay
- Heritage half marathon run
- Heritage half marathon walk
Routes pass through sections near Allentown and Bethlehem and finish in Easton. The trail surface is described as joint friendly and the event continues a November tradition that features late fall scenery. Event materials include free downloadable race photos provided by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and St. Luke’s University Health Network. St. Luke’s serves as the presenting sponsor.
Race proceeds benefit Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission supports industrial heritage, nature and the environment, health and wellness, and economic development. The event programing and weekend schedule reference race expo services, parking and shuttles, spectator information, and an after party as part of the race weekend experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
