Bethlehem Running Festival
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2026 Bethlehem Running Festival : overview
The Bethlehem Running Festival is scheduled for October 16-18, 2026 in Bethlehem, PA (101 Founders Way, 18015). The festival is organized by Pennsylvania Running Company, LLC and includes multiple race formats over a three-day weekend. A portion of registration fees and 100% of any donations benefit the American Cancer Society. Registration opens October 24, 2025. Runners who deferred from 2025 are automatically entered in the same event for 2026.
Events, awards, and logistics
- 3.8-mile Trail Run
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Half Marathon Relay - teams of 3 (two 5-mile legs, one 5K leg)
- Kids Run - 1/4 mile (age 5 and under), 1/2 mile (ages 6-8), 1 mile (ages 9-12)
All finishers receive a long-sleeve technical T-shirt, an artist-designed finisher medal for each event, free downloadable professional photos with bib-tags, and a customized race bib if registered by October 1. Awards include top 3 overall male/female in each event, top 3 masters (40+) in the half marathon, and top 3 male/female in listed age groups. Time limits apply: 5K - 1 hour, 10K - 1 hour 45 minutes, half marathon - 3 hours 30 minutes, 3.8-mile trail - 1 hour 30 minutes. A Lexus VIP add-on is offered for select entries with packet pick-up, dedicated parking, indoor VIP room, bag check, and pre-race refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.