D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke's

D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke’s November 15, 2026 Four signature races. One powerful day on the D&L Trail. Join us for the fourth annual D&L RaceFest as four distinct events unite the Lehigh Valley through movement, history, and community. Race Day Details Downtown Allentown – 7:30 a.m. St. Luke’s D&L Marathon St. Luke’s D&L Marathon Relay Historic Downtown Bethlehem – 7:30 a.m. D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run, Presented by St. Luke’s D&L Heritage Half Marathon Walk, Presented by St. Luke’s All events finish in downtown Easton at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, where participants and spectators gather for a post-race celebration. The Experience The marathon and half marathon follow the historic D&L Trail along the Lehigh River. Participants can expect a gentle net elevation drop and surfaces of fine gravel and paved trail sections. Scenic river views, crisp autumn air, and joint-friendly terrain make this a fast and memorable point-to-point course. Why We Run We proudly welcome back St. Luke’s University Health Network as presenting sponsor — a regional leader in wellness and trail advocacy. Proceeds benefit Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc. , supporting heritage and environmental programming and continued development of the 165-mile D&L Trail from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. Important Dates September 25: Deadline for personalized race bibs (Relay teams included) October 13: Guaranteed shirt size deadline November 12, 11:59 p.m. EST: Online registration closes (or when capacity is reached) Secure your spot on the D&L Trail this November. Visit the race website for course maps, relay transition information, hotel details, and FAQs.