BETHLEHEM, PA—Runners rejoice – the Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K returns this fall.  Registrations are now open for this seventh annual run/walk through historic Bethlehem, set for Sun., Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Special early-bird registration of only $40 is open now through June 7. Registration June 8-Aug. 10 is $45 and registration Aug. 11-Oct. 3 is $50, while day-of entry fee is $60. Runners can register here.

The 2020 Oktoberfest race will wind its way through Bethlehem’s SouthSide and the Historic District. Allregistrants will receive a 5K t-shirt, an Oktoberfest 5K beer stein/mug filled with a complimentary Yuengling Oktoberfest beer for those 21 and older (root beer for those under 21) and more. The race will follow any state and city guidelines in place at the time regarding COVID-19 safety and mitigation efforts.

Proceeds from all 5K registrations go directly to support ArtsQuest to help fund its mission of engaging and revitalizing the community through arts programs and cultural events, 50 percent of which are free to attend. These include the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series, Musikfest and the Banana Factory’s ArtSmart afterschool program for area students.

About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences for residents of the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania and beyond. ArtsQuest supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, youth and community programming, and a variety of cultural events.

Information provided to TVL by:
Mark Demko, ArtsQuest
http://www.artsquest.org/

 

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