2025 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Price $34.30 - $188.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 2025 Bethlehem Running Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the charming town of Bethlehem, Northampton! This vibrant event is a must for every runner and promises an unforgettable weekend filled with excitement, beautiful fall foliage, and a variety of race distances to suit all abilities. The festival features five thrilling events, including the Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run, the Lexus 5K and 10K on Saturday morning, and the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon on Sunday morning, where participants can experience the scenic streets and parks of historic Bethlehem.
Families will love the Kids' Run, which offers young runners a chance to participate with distances ranging from a quarter mile up to one mile. Plus, runners can take advantage of exciting challenges like the Triple Play and Quadruple Play, where you can earn exclusive medals and discounts while running multiple races. With fantastic swag, including a long sleeve technical shirt and artist-designed finisher medals, this festival is not only a race but a celebration of community spirit. Don't miss out on the fun and camaraderie—mark your calendars for this spectacular event!
Families will love the Kids' Run, which offers young runners a chance to participate with distances ranging from a quarter mile up to one mile. Plus, runners can take advantage of exciting challenges like the Triple Play and Quadruple Play, where you can earn exclusive medals and discounts while running multiple races. With fantastic swag, including a long sleeve technical shirt and artist-designed finisher medals, this festival is not only a race but a celebration of community spirit. Don't miss out on the fun and camaraderie—mark your calendars for this spectacular event!
Organiser's Description
"BETHLEHEM SHOULD BE ON EVERY RUNNER'S BUCKET LIST!"
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND OF RUNNING IN AN HISTORIC TOWN FILLED WITH QUAINT SHOPS AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANTS, ALL DURING PEAK FALL FOLIAGE!
*REGISTER BETWEEN 10/24 AND 10/31 AND GET THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE!*
FIVE EVENTS, INCLUDING A KIDS' RUN!
AARDVARK SPORTS SHOP 3.8 MILE TRAIL RUN, FRIDAY 10/17 @ 4:30 PM
This 3.8 Mile Trail Run will be an adventure for beginners and season trail runners alike!
The 2024 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Kids Run, Time and Date TBD (Registration will open soon)
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 10/18 @ 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 10/19 @ 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 10/19 @ 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!
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!
SWAG! RUNNERS KNOW--BETHLEHEM BLING IS KING!
ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE:
* a unique Bethlehem Running Festival long sleeve technical T-shirt
* an artist-designed finisher's medal unique to each event
* FREE Downloadable professional photographs with bib-tags
* Customized Race Bib (register by 10/1)
*2024 Deferrals
All 2024 deferrals were activated when registration opened. If you deferred from 2024, you are automatically entered in the same event for 2025. You do not need to do anything else to register for 2025.
LEXUS PREMIER VIP REGISTRATION ADD-ON FOR THE HALF MARATHON, TRIPLE PLAY, OR QUADRUPLE PLAY.
Take the stress out of the early morning routine with private restrooms, gear check, continental breakfast items and more before and after your big moment.
OFFERING EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO PERKS AND CONVENIENCES, THIS REGISTRATION ADD-ON INCLUDES:
* VIP packet pick-up area at expo
* 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
* The "With Swag" option comes with an embroidered Bethlehem Running Festival quarter-zip ($65 value) and our all-new Bethlehem Running Festival In-Training full-tech short sleeve (new for 2025)
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall M/F in the Trail Race, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay (with co-ed), Triple Play, and Quadruple Play
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
New for 2025: Top 3 Overall M/F for the Triple and Quadruple Plays
COURSE MAPS
Courses are at the bottom of this page! *Courses--particularly the trail course, subject to change.
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.
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND OF RUNNING IN AN HISTORIC TOWN FILLED WITH QUAINT SHOPS AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANTS, ALL DURING PEAK FALL FOLIAGE!
*REGISTER BETWEEN 10/24 AND 10/31 AND GET THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE!*
FIVE EVENTS, INCLUDING A KIDS' RUN!
AARDVARK SPORTS SHOP 3.8 MILE TRAIL RUN, FRIDAY 10/17 @ 4:30 PM
This 3.8 Mile Trail Run will be an adventure for beginners and season trail runners alike!
The 2024 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Kids Run, Time and Date TBD (Registration will open soon)
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 10/18 @ 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 10/19 @ 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 10/19 @ 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!
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!
SWAG! RUNNERS KNOW--BETHLEHEM BLING IS KING!
ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE:
* a unique Bethlehem Running Festival long sleeve technical T-shirt
* an artist-designed finisher's medal unique to each event
* FREE Downloadable professional photographs with bib-tags
* Customized Race Bib (register by 10/1)
*2024 Deferrals
All 2024 deferrals were activated when registration opened. If you deferred from 2024, you are automatically entered in the same event for 2025. You do not need to do anything else to register for 2025.
LEXUS PREMIER VIP REGISTRATION ADD-ON FOR THE HALF MARATHON, TRIPLE PLAY, OR QUADRUPLE PLAY.
Take the stress out of the early morning routine with private restrooms, gear check, continental breakfast items and more before and after your big moment.
OFFERING EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO PERKS AND CONVENIENCES, THIS REGISTRATION ADD-ON INCLUDES:
* VIP packet pick-up area at expo
* 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
* The "With Swag" option comes with an embroidered Bethlehem Running Festival quarter-zip ($65 value) and our all-new Bethlehem Running Festival In-Training full-tech short sleeve (new for 2025)
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall M/F in the Trail Race, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay (with co-ed), Triple Play, and Quadruple Play
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
New for 2025: Top 3 Overall M/F for the Triple and Quadruple Plays
COURSE MAPS
Courses are at the bottom of this page! *Courses--particularly the trail course, subject to change.
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.
Races
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Lexus 5K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$34.30
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Lexus 10K
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$50.20
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Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$82.00
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B. Braun Half Marathon Relay
Incl. $9.70 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$129.70
3-Leg Relay that consists of two five mile segments and a 5K. The first person who signs up will create and pay for the entire team. Teammates will register for free after the team is created. Any team representing a business or corporation will automatically be entered in our Corporate Challenge--just put your company name before your team name. (i.e. The B. Braun Flashes) -
Saturday Double Play
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$71.40
Register for the Double Play and run BOTH the 5K and 10K on Saturday. (This does NOT include the half marathon on Sunday). -
Triple Play
Incl. $10.30 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.30
Register for the Triple Play if you'd like to run all THREE non-trail events at the Bethlehem Running Festival! (5K, 10K, Half Marathon) This does NOT include Friday's Trail Race. -
Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge
Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 17th October 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
$188.00
Run ALL FOUR BRF events for a TOTAL of 26.2 miles (a full marathon over three days). Earn a special Quadruple Play Medal! Friday @ 3:30 pm: Trail Race Saturday @ 7:30 am: 5K Saturday @ 9:00 am: 10K Sunday @ 8:00 am: Half Marathon
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