D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke's
About the race
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.
The event takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042, USA. Courses cover 13.1 and 26.2 miles, including half marathon walk and run/walk options and marathon relays. Registration is open, with half marathon fees of $110 through November 12 and $130 through November 14. Full marathon entries cost $150 through November 12 and $160 through November 14.
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.
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)
- November 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Number pick-up at Muhlenberg College, Moyer Hall, 2400 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 18104
Corporate relay challenge
The Corporate Relay Challenge is a special division within the Marathon Relay. Teams registered in the Corporate Relay Challenge will compete for the title of Fastest Corporate Relay Team and an exclusive grand prize package featuring an unforgettable experience at an IronPigs game.
- Access to a private suite
- 18 game tickets
- 3 parking passes
- Ballpark catering included
Prize Redemption: The winning team’s suite experience must be redeemed during April–May of the 2027 IronPigs season.
Corporate Relay Challenge registration includes eligibility for the prize package.
Standard Marathon Relay registration will remain available for teams not participating in the challenge.
Relay and student rules
Relay teams
- Relay captains must be 18 years of age or older.
- Participants must be over the age of 10 to join a relay team.
- Relay teams are responsible for their own transportation to exchange points and back to the start.
Student relay
- Student Relay teams receive $75 off the regular relay registration price. This discount is available to currently enrolled high school, college, trade school and university students through registration close.
- Participants may be required to provide proof of current enrollment upon request. Failure to provide valid proof of enrollment may result in the registrant being charged the difference between the student and standard registration rates.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
13.1 Miles
D&L Heritage 1/2 Marathon Walk… (13.1 Miles)
D&L Heritage 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk… (13.1 Miles)
26.2 Miles
St. Luke's D&L Marathon Relay (26.2 Miles)
Marathon Relay - Corporate Challenge (26.2 Miles)
Marathon Relay - Student (26.2 Miles)
The marathon and half marathon follow the historic D&L Trail along the Lehigh River. The course is a point-to-point route with a gentle net elevation drop and surfaces of fine gravel and paved trail sections. All events finish in downtown Easton at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers.
The course
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.
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