St. Luke's D&L RaceFest

Spectators Distance running is inherently a poor spectator sport. Unfortunately, that’s compounded by the relative inaccessibility of the D&L Trail for much of the race. The quiet, natural surroundings that our runners and walkers will enjoy means there are few roads near much of the course. And there is no parking on private property.

Many of the parking areas have limited capacity. Please estimate when the racers(s) you are following will be at each spectator point and try to coincide your viewing with their arrival. Please avoid parking in a single area for more than 10 minutes if possible. We want as many people as possible to be able to cheer on their racers!

View the entire 2024 Racers’ Guide (PDF).

Please note:

• It is important that spectators be conscious of their surroundings and be careful not to interfere with the athletes during the race.
• Follow instructions from all Race Staff, volunteers and public safety officers.
• Do not at any time, enter the race course or impede any of the racers.
• Be aware of areas Off Limits to spectators.
• Do NOT lean or push on fencing.
• Always look both ways and behind you before crossing or changing direction.
• Racers have the right of way. Spectators MUST yield to racers in progress.
• Know your athlete’s bib number, start time and estimated finish time.
• Have a plan to meet up with your athlete at conclusion of race
• Leave plenty of travel time. Expect heavy traffic into Race Sites and/or Parking Areas.
• These spots are highly recommended for ease of access and visibility.

Marathon:

Allentown – 15th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
About mile 2.0 and mile 6.2. Runners will pass this section twice! Find street parking along 15th Street and head down the hill alongside the course.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mbA3tyNC9mvteSNA7

Note: Please do not spectate from exchange point #1. We have limited parking available and it needs to be reserved for our relay runners and volunteers!

Bethlehem – Sand Island
About mile 13.6 Find street parking north of West Lehigh Street and head south into the park area.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MV3ApKzR7tgocdFB7

Note: Please do not park in the Lehigh Street Parking Lot. We have limited parking available and it needs to be reserved for relay runners and volunteers!

Half Marathon and Marathon:

Freemansburg – D&L Trailhead
About half marathon mile 3.4, marathon mile 16.6 There’s a parking lot with 10 spaces here or find street parking.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jGYyLRnQTjmSqp9x5

Note: Do not park illegally or in private lots; you may be towed. This viewing point may get crowded and be difficult to access. Parking at the relay exchange lot is reserved for runners. If you park there, you may prevent a relay team from making a timely transfer.

Bethlehem Township – D&L Trail – Nagy’s Landing
About half marathon mile 5.2, marathon mile 18.3 There’s a parking lot with 10 spaces
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g46MH6byBksn6wb87

Note: For racer safety, there will be no vehicular access on Hope Road to the PA 33 Boat Launch, which was used in past events for spectators.

Palmer Township – D&L Trail – Riverview Park
About half marathon mile 7.5, marathon mile 20.6, Relay exchange #4. Park only in the lower lot. The first lot off of Lehigh Dr is reserved for relay teams!
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g46MH6byBksn6wb87

Note: You will need to backtrack on Lehigh Dr to make it to Easton. Lehigh Dr is closed for repair beyond the entrance to the lower parking area.

Downtown Easton – Finish line
Larry Holmes Drive between S. 3rd Street and the finish line. We recommend one of two parking lots (paid parking via credit card and kiosk):

• S. 3rd Street (City Hall), $2/hr. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uf72WMZjusknq5RN9
• 4th Street Parking Garage (behind Easton Public Market). $3/hr.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x8hEmGoJvCj9TC12A

More info about Easton garages: https://www.easton-pa.com/242/Parking-Garages