2026 Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival
- Date Fri 16th October 2026
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Price $11.60 - $217.24
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Join fellow running enthusiasts in this beautiful setting, where you’ll be cheered on by the enthusiastic local community. Participants will receive outstanding shirts and medals to commemorate their achievements. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable race weekend that celebrates health, fitness, and fun in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania! For more information on schedules, courses, parking, and packet pickup, be sure to check out the event website. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this amazing celebration!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE RACE WEEKEND IN HISTORIC BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA, FEATURING SCENIC COURSES, ENTHUSIASTIC COMMUNITY SUPPORT, OUTSTANDING SHIRTS AND MEDALS, AND EVENTS FOR RUNNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. CHOOSE FROM THE HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K, 3.8-MILE TRAIL RUN, KIDS RUN, OR TAKE ON ONE OF OUR MULTI-RACE CHALLENGES.
FOR COMPLETE RACE WEEKEND DETAILS, INCLUDING SCHEDULES, COURSES, PARKING, PACKET PICKUP, AND MORE, VISIT RUNBETHLEHEM.COM [http://runbethlehem.com].
Races
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Lexus 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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Lexus 10K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.76 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$102.76
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B. Braun Half Marathon Relay
Incl. $9.40 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$149.40
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. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$91.10
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. $10.90 Fee & Longsleeve Tech T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$175.90
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. $13.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 16th October 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$217.24
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 @ 4:30 pm: Trail Race Saturday @ 7:30 am: 5K Saturday @ 9:00 am: 10K Sunday @ 8:00 am: Half Marathon -
Lehigh Valley IronPigs Kids Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 16th October 2026 (5:30PM EDT)
$11.60
The Kids Run will now take place on First Street in front of ArtsQuest! 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 2nd Annual Kids Run. Iron Pigs Mascot, FeFe, will be on hand to greet and cheer on all the kids!
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