Team Vark

Saturday, July 10 – Saturday, October 9, 2027

7:30 AM EDT

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

$91.10 · 3 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join the excitement at Team Vark, a vibrant running community that kicks off its 15th season on Saturday, July 10, 2027, in the picturesque setting of Bethlehem, Northampton! Registration opens on January 1, 2027, and is limited to the first 200 participants, so don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing journey. Team Vark welcomes runners of all levels, offering tailored training programs for 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, you'll find a supportive environment to help you achieve your personal best.

From Saturday morning runs to comprehensive training schedules, Team Vark fosters camaraderie and motivation among its members. With 14 training runs leading to the Bethlehem Running Festival from October 15-17, 2027, you'll enjoy the thrill of preparing for race day alongside fellow enthusiasts. Participants also benefit from exclusive perks, including a Team Vark race day shirt, discounts at Aardvark Sports Shop, and an unforgettable afterparty. Join Team Vark and be a part of this exhilarating running experience in 2027!

Races

Half Marathon Training Group

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $6.10 Fee & Team Vark Race Shirt

Half Marathon training: For the intermediate beginner to experienced runner. Due to logistics, staffing, and safety, we recommend that you're able to comfortably complete 5 miles, without walking, within 6 months before Team Vark training starts in June.

Saturday, Jul 10, 2027 (7:30 AM EDT)

$91.10
10k Training Group

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $6.10 Fee & Team Vark Race Shirt

10k training: For the beginner to experienced runner. We recommend being able to complete a 5k within 6 months before Team Vark training starts in June.

Saturday, Jul 10, 2027 (7:30 AM EDT)

$91.10
5k Training Group

Opens in 1 month

Incl. $6.10 Fee & Team Vark Race Shirt

5k training: For the beginner to experienced runner. No running experience needed!

Saturday, Jul 10, 2027 (7:30 AM EDT)

$91.10

Organiser's description

TEAM VARK 2027 REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1, 2027 AND IS OPEN TO THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE.

TEAM VARK IS MORE THAN JUST A GROUPIT'S A COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS UNITED BY A LOVE FOR THE SPORT AND THE CAMARADERIE IT BRINGS. Supported by Aardvark Sports Shop, we come together for our Saturday morning runs to push ourselves, share the experience, and inspire each other. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just enjoying the journey, you're part of the team.

Training should be stress free!! We hope that you ultimately find the right program for you, but you can switch training programs to fit your needs with no additional cost. Feel free to explore another group for a trial period, or for a more permanent switch, reach out to us at [email protected] via email.

5K TRAINING: For the beginner to experienced runner. No running experience needed!

10K TRAINING: For the beginner to experienced runner. We recommend being able to complete a 5k within 6 months before Team Vark training starts in June.

HALF MARATHON TRAINING: For the intermediate beginner to experienced runner. Due to logistics, staffing, and safety, we recommend that you're able to comfortably complete 5 miles, without walking, within 6 months before Team Vark training starts on July 11th.

This year our season will be 15 weeks long, starting on July 9th and ending with Bethlehem Running Festival on October 15th-17th. This includes 14 training runs leading up to race weekend. Runners on Team Vark will receive...

* Team Vark race day shirt
* 10% OFF at Aardvark Sports Shop from April 1st to October 31st
* Weekly training runs
* Supplemented training schedule
* Discounted entry to Bethlehem Running Festival
* Team Vark Afterparty

WE HOPE YOU JOIN US FOR OUR 15TH SEASON OF TEAM VARK IN 2027!