{"id":136693,"date":"2024-10-27T10:59:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T14:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=136693"},"modified":"2024-10-27T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T14:59:44","slug":"st-lukes-dl-racefest-with-lehigh-valleys-only-full-marathon-to-be-held-november-10-2024-2000-registrants-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=136693","title":{"rendered":"St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest \u2013 with Lehigh Valley\u2019s only full marathon — to be held November 10, 2024: 2,000 registrants expected"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Easton, October 25, 2024)<\/strong> Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) will be hosting the second annual St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest on November 10, 2024. St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest is a four-race event that showcases the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton with most of the race miles on the beautiful D&L Trail. This year\u2019s race is expected to see a 34% increase in participation, with registrants traveling from 23 states and four countries \u2013 including Ireland and Honduras — to either run, walk, or relay to the finish line.<\/p>\n

The four signature races that comprise RaceFest are the St. Luke\u2019s D&L Marathon \u2013 \u201cThe Lehigh Valley\u2019s marathon\u201d, the St. Luke\u2019s D&L Marathon Relay, the D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run and the D&L Heritage Half Marathon Walk, presented by St. Luke\u2019s. The 26.2-mile marathon course \u2013 a Boston qualifier — travels from downtown Allentown to Easton and the 13.1-mile half marathon course starts in Historic Bethlehem and ends at the same finish line in Easton next to Scott Park. Both courses are USA Track and Field-certified.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis group of races highlights so many aspects of Lehigh Valley\u2019s vibrant communities: city downtowns, small boroughs, scenic waterways, historic canal locks, multi-use trails, and the exceptional enthusiasm of local volunteers,\u201d said Claire Sadler, executive director of DLNHC. \u201cOver 50% of respondents gave the inaugural event in 2023 a 10 out of 10. Our team is excited to help more people enjoy the special RaceFest experience in 2024 and beyond as the event grows.\u201d<\/p>\n

Registration for the event closes on November 3, or when individual race caps have been reached. Learn more about the event at race.delawareandlehigh.org.<\/p>\n

St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest is a major fundraiser for DLNHC, a nationally designated heritage area that works to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the heritage of its five-county region. Proceeds from the event go toward heritage education programs and the ongoing development and stewardship of the D&L Trail and its connection through the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n

DLNHC thanks its title sponsor, St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network, along with premier sponsors, Northampton County and Service Electric, and silver sponsors, Mariner Wealth Advisors, B Braun, Lehigh County, the Renaissance Hotel, Discover Lehigh Valley, Metz Culinary Management, and Provident Bank, and numerous water station sponsors and volunteers.<\/p>\n

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Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that preserves the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. Through key programs like the D&L Trail, St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest, National Canal Museum, and Get Your Tail on the Trail, DLNHC connects people to nature, culture, communities, recreation, and our industrial heritage. For more information, visit delawareandlehigh.org.<\/em><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nGianna Caruso | Communications Coordinator
\nDelaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc.
\ndelawareandlehigh.org | canals.org<\/p>\n

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