2024 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

Join us in one of the most picturesque and historic cities in the Northeast for an unforgettable weekend of running, with courses designed by "The Mayor of Running," Bart Yasso!

**NEWS** the 2024 Medal Designs are OUT!! And they are incredible!! CLICK HERE to see the 2024 medals for all events!

Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run, Friday 10/18 @ 3:30 pm
The ALL NEW 3.8 Mile Trail Run will take runners through and around the rocks and roots of Walking Purchase Park!

The 2024 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Kids Run, Friday 10/18 @ 5:30 pm
Another ALL NEW event, the Kids Run will take place on the indoor track at Lehigh University's Rauch Field House. Runners 5 and under will run 1/4 mile, runners 6-8 will run 1/2 mile, and runners 9-12 will run 1 mile. All kids will receive a custom BRF Bib and unique BRF medal! The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, the AAA-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are thrilled to sponsor the inaugural Kids Run. Iron Pigs Mascot, FeFe, will be on hand to greet and cheer on all the kids!

The Lexus 5K/10K, Saturday 10/19 @ 7:30 am (5K) & 9:00 am (10K)
The 5K and 10K will run over the Fahy Bridge and through the historic streets of Bethlehem, starting and finishing in front of the iconic Steel Stacks! Stick around after the 10K to show your support for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk that kicks off at noon. Register for both the 5K and 10K with the Double Play and save on each race! 

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon, Sunday 10/20 @ 8:00 am
This 13.1-mile journey weaves through the heart of historic Bethlehem, showcasing the city's charming streets, scenic parks, and vibrant community spirit.

B. Braun Half Marathon Relay and Corporate Challenge, Sunday 10/20 @ 8:00 am
Teams of 3 will run segments of 5 miles, 5 miles, and 5K. The top 3 M/F/co-ed teams will win awards AND the top team affiliated with any local corporation will get their names engraved on the 4-foot Corporate Challenge Cup!

Triple Play
Run Saturday's 5K & 10K and Sunday's Half Marathon and you'll not only get a discount on each race, but you'll also get the 14" limited-edition Bethlehem Running Festival Medal Holder to display all that serious bling! Check out the medals HERE.

Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge
Run all four races and you'll complete a full marathon--26.2 miles--over three days! All Quadruple Play finishers will receive the 14" limited-edition Bethlehem Running Festival Medal Holder to display all that serious bling! Check out the medals HERE.

Swag! All runners will receive:

•  a unique Bethlehem Running Festival long sleeve technical T-shirt (while supplies last!)
• an artist-designed finisher's medal unique to each event
• FREE Downloadable professional photographs with bib-tags
• Customized Race Bib (register by 10/1)

*2023 Deferrals
All 2023 deferrals were activated when registration opened. If you deferred from 2023, you are automatically entered in the same event for 2024. You do not need to do anything else to register for 2024. 

Cost (price increases on 3/1, 6/1, and 10/1). 
5K: $30 / $35 / $40 / $45
10K: $45 / $50 / $55 / $60
Half: $75 / $85 / $95 / $105
3.8 Mile Trail Run: $45 / $50
Half Marathon Relay (price per three-person team): $120 / $125 / $130 / $135
Double Play: (Saturday's 5K and 10K): $65 / $75 / $85 / $95
Triple Play (5K, 10K, Half): $130 / $150 / $170 / $190
Quadruple Play (All FOUR races): $205 / $225

Lexus Premier VIP Registration add-on for the half marathon,Triple Play, or Quadruple Play: $159 until sold out

• Dedicated free VIP parking
• Dedicated indoor VIP room with refreshments right next to the start/finish line--open before, during, and after all races
• Reserved indoor VIP restrooms
• Separate VIP bag check
• VIP Bethlehem Running Festival welcome bag
• Saturday afternoon coffee and course preview with the Mayor of Running, Bart Yasso
• Pre-race continental breakfast for Sunday's half marathon
• Bethlehem Running Festival "in-training" Long-sleeved T-shirt
• Exclusive Bethlehem Running Festival VIP embroidered zip-up

Awards
Top 3 Overall M/F in all three events 
Top 3 Overall Masters (40+) in the half marathon
Top 3 M/F for all events in the following age groups: 19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Top 3 M/F in the 5K for the additional following age groups: 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19

Course Maps
Courses are at the bottom of this page!

Time Limits
Our courses run directly through the streets of Bethlehem, which cannot remain closed for longer than our allotted times. If you do not finish your event in the allotted time, you may be asked to cut part of the course or be picked up by our runner transport services. 
5K: 1:00
10K: 1:45
Half marathon: 3:30
3.8 mile Trail race: 1:30

An American Cancer Society DetermiNATION Event!
A portion of your registration fees and 100% of any donations you make will benefit The American Cancer Society. We encourage all of our runners and their families to join the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk following our 10K on Saturday at noon.