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2025 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

Fri October 17 - Sun October 19, 2025 Bethlehem, PA 18015 US Directions

FAQs for Trail Runners

Where does the race start? 
The race starts at Dodson Street Park. It is at the top of Dodson Street in Bethlehem. 
GPS LINK TO THE START

Where do I park? 
There is NO parking at Dodson Street park for anyone but race staff. (No runners, no spectators). We have a free shuttle from our off-site lot. 
Our offsite lot is The Wind Creek Dealers' School lot right in front of ArtsQuest. This is LOT 1 in the middle of THIS PARKING MAP. 
GPS LINK TO SHUTTLE PARKING

 

When does the shuttle run?
TO THE START: The first shuttle leaves the parking lot at 2:15 pm. The last shuttle leaves the lot at 4 pm. The shuttle will run every 25 minutes or so. 
AFTER THE RUN: The first shuttle leaves the finish area at 5:30 pm. The last shuttle leaves the finish area at 6:45 pm. 

 

Can spectators take the free shuttle? 
Yes! They are welcome on the shuttle as long as they are over 4 years old. (The shuttle cannot transport riders 4 and under. If you have a wee young rider, please contact us at info@runegades.com and we can try to work something out). 

 

Can I get dropped off and/or picked up from the trail run? 
Yes! If you don't want to take the shuttle, you can get dropped off. There will be a turnaround area right when you enter Dodson Street Park. 

 

Where can I pick up my packet? 
Friday: noon to 2:30 pm at our BRF Race Expo at ArtsQuest, 101 Founders Way Bethlehem. 
OR
Friday: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the race start area. 

 

Is there pickup at the starting line? 
Yes.

 

Will there be bathrooms at the start? 
Yes. We will have a set of porta-potties near the starting line. 

 

Is there a time limit for the trail run? 
Yes. The time limit is 2-hours. We will pull down the finish chute at 6:30 pm and the last shuttle leaves at 6:45 pm. 

 

Are there awards? 
Yes! We will have an awards ceremony for overall and age-group winners starting at roughly 5:30 pm. Those who win age group awards but finish after the ceremony will still be able to get their awards on-site. Be advised* If you win an award, you must pick it up before you leave. We will NOT mail out any awards.

 

Can I run with a stroller or my dog? 
No. While we love kids and dogs, you cannot run with them on this trail course. (Well, I guess you can run with your kids if your kids are running next to you). 

 

Will there be post-race snacks? 
Of course! They will be delicious. Also, Country Club Brewing is offering our Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8-Mile Trail Runners a free beer (21+) after the trail race on Friday.

Where is this amazing after party at Country Club Brewing Company?
Just 0.4 miles from SteelStacks at 323 Pierce St, Bethlehem

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