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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 16, 2026 | ||||
| Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run | Other | Oct 16, 20264:30 PM | $47.50$49 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Quadruple Play Marathon Challenge | Marathon | Oct 16, 20264:30 PM | $209$214 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Lehigh Valley IronPigs Kids Run | Kids | Oct 16, 20265:30 PM | $10 | – |
| Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 | ||||
| Lexus 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $42.50$45 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Saturday Double Play | – | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $90$95 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Triple Play | – | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $170$175 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Lexus 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $57.50$60 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 | ||||
| B. Braun Half Marathon Relay | Relay | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $145$149 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $99$105 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $49 on Oct 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $209, entry is about 132 percent above a typical marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $90 right now.
A typical finisher at a marathon in Pennsylvania runs 4:01:20, about 9:12 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:19:06 and men in 3:56:28.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run starts at 4:30 PM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 16 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday 10/17. noon – 7 pm: Expo and Packet Pickup @ ArtsQuest, 101 Founders Way Bethlehem PA. 4:30 pm: Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8-Mile Trail Run (Park @ Artsquest for shuttle to starting line between 2:15 pm and 4pm. See the PARKING MAP…
Rules and FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Click on the links below. For Runners. For Kids Run Runners. For 3.8 Mile Trail Race Runners. For Lexus Premier Ticket Holders. For Relay Runners. For Spectators. For Volunteers. Event Timeline.
Rules and FAQ
FAQs for 2025 Kids' Run. Where and when is the Kids Run? It's on Friday 10/17 on First Street right outside of ArtsQuest. The address is 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. It's right outside of our expo. How will the distances break down? Kids 5…
Rules and FAQ
Lexus Premier VIP Ticket Holder FAQ. These questions are specific to premiere ticket holders. For general event questions, please refer to the Runners FAQ. Where is the VIP Area? This year, the VIP area is on the second floor of the…
Rules and FAQ
Relay Racers FAQ. These questions are specific to relay racers. For general festival or event questions, please refer to the ‘Runner’ FAQ. How Does a Team Qualify for the Corporate Challenge? When you register, you will be asked if all…
Rules and FAQ
Runners FAQ. Section One: The Tough Questions. I hurt myself (or my son is graduating from college, or I haven't trained enough.). Can I get a refund or a deferral? The race does not offer refunds. However, we do have a no-questions-asked…
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Welcome to the registration page for the Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival!
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.