2026 Bethlehem Running Festival

The race.

The 2026 Bethlehem Running Festival takes place October 16–18 in Bethlehem, PA, featuring five events: a 3.8-mile trail run on Friday at 4:30 p.m., a kids' run on Friday at 5:30 p.m. with distances by age group, a 5K on Saturday at 7:30 a.m., a 10K on Saturday at 9:00 a.m., a 13.1-mile half marathon on Sunday at 8:00 a.m., and a half marathon relay with teams of three on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. The 5K and 10K start and finish at Steel Stacks. All runners receive a technical long-sleeve shirt and event-specific finisher's medal. Kids receive custom bibs and medals. A Lexus VIP Experience add-on includes private restrooms, gear check, parking, and breakfast items. Registration opens October 24 at 7 a.m., with early registration discounts through October 31.