Bethlehem Running Festival
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About the race
The Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival is a multi-day running event held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (101 Founders Way, 18015) on October 15–17, 2027. The festival program includes road races, a trail race, a relay, a kids run, and several multi-race challenge options.
Distances and main events:
- 13.1 Miles Jefferson Health Half Marathon
- 13.1 Miles B. Braun Half Marathon Relay (3-leg relay: two five mile segments and a 5K)
- 10K Lexus 10K
- 5K Lexus 5K
- 3.8 Miles Aardvark Sports Shop Trail Run
- Kids run distances by age groups
Relay and team notes: the half marathon relay is a three-leg format with two five mile legs and one 5K leg. The first person to register a relay team pays for and creates the team; teammates may register without an additional fee after the team is created. Teams that represent a business or corporation are entered in the Corporate Challenge when the company name precedes the team name.
Multi-race packages are offered, including a Double Play (both Saturday road races), a Triple Play (all three non-trail events), and a Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge that combines all four festival events for a total of 26.2 miles and provides a special Quadruple Play medal.
Kids run details: races take place on First Street in front of ArtsQuest with distances by age group; participants receive a custom BRF bib and a BRF medal. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs sponsor the kids run and their mascot will be present. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
