Four fantastic races. One inspirational day.
St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest is a fundraiser benefiting Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc., a 501(c)3. Proceeds from your participation support heritage and environmental programming as well as the ongoing development and promotion of the D&L Trail, the longest multi-use trail in Pennsvlvania, stretching over 165 miles from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol.
The St. Luke’s D&L Marathon is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying race known for its flat or gently downhill terrain, shaded route, and minimal turns, making it ideal for fast times. The course begins in downtown Allentown near 8th and Hamilton Streets, heads south on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and enters the scenic Little Lehigh Parkway for about three miles—recognized by Runner’s World as one of the top 100 running spots in the U.S.—before returning to MLK Drive and continuing eastward.
Teams of up to five runners will split the 26.2-mile marathon distance, competing in one of 12 categories:
Legs are designed for easy access and to accommodate runners of varied abilities. Exchange points are provided for smooth transitions.
D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run – presented by St. Luke’s
The USATF-certified, point-to-point half marathon starts on Main Street in historic downtown Bethlehem, heads south to Sand Island, and joins the D&L Trail around mile 0.6. Runners follow the trail along the Lehigh River all the way to the finish at Scott Park in Easton.
The course features a gentle downhill grade, scenic river views, and abundant natural beauty throughout.
D&L Heritage Half Marathon Walk – presented by St. Luke’s
You’ll complete the same half marathon course at your walking pace and receive the same swag and amenities as the runners.
We are grateful to welcome back our title sponsor St. Luke’s University Health Network as an advocate for trails and a champion of health & wellness across our region.
