D&L RaceFest Marathon
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D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke's
D&L RaceFest on November 15, 2026 is a set of point-to-point events on the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor that finish in downtown Easton at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers. The festival includes marathon, relay, and half marathon run and walk options, with start locations in downtown Allentown and historic downtown Bethlehem.
The marathon follows a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course along the Lehigh River with a gentle net elevation drop and surfaces of fine gravel and macadam. The half marathon and walk cover much of the same D+L Trail corridor. Time limits apply: half marathon participants must be able to finish within 4.5 hours and marathon participants within 6.5 hours. Walkers in the half marathon are required to walk each step and will receive the same race swag and amenities as runners.
Field and participant rules noted for 2026 include a 500-runner cap for the marathon, a combined 1,350 cap for half marathon categories, an 85-team cap for the relay, minimum age requirements, and relay team rules for captain and participant ages. Important event deadlines include a registration close on November 12, 2026 and earlier deadlines for personalized bibs and guaranteed shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 13.1 miles - Heritage Half Marathon run, walk, and run/walk categories
- 26.2 miles - St. Luke's D&L Marathon and marathon relay options
