{"id":81706,"date":"2018-08-31T16:40:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T20:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=81706"},"modified":"2018-08-31T16:49:51","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T20:49:51","slug":"lehigh-valley-health-network-via-marathon-event-schedule-road-closures-spectator-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=81706","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Marathon Event Schedule, Road Closures &#038; Spectator Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA \u2013 Runners take your mark\u2026 the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vianet.org\/events\/marathon\/index.shtml\">Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Marathon<\/a> Race Weekend is just 8 days away.\u00a0 Event schedule and road closures for Saturday, September 8, <u>2018<\/u> and Sunday, September 9, <u>2018<\/u> are included.<\/p>\n<p>Much of the Marathon, Half Marathon <u>and<\/u> Team Relay course is run on the Lehigh River Canal Towpath. The best place for spectators is at exchanges points along the course. Go to <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/travel\/driving_directions.php\">Travel &amp; Lodging<\/a><\/u> for driving directions to the exchange points. The times listed below are approximate times runners will pass through each area.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spectator Spots<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start \u2013 Marathon\/Team Relay<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest &amp; I-78 | Allentown, PA<\/li>\n<li>6:35 to 7:15 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exchange #1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parkettes, Martin Luther King Drive &amp; S. 4th Street | Allentown, PA<\/li>\n<li>7:20 to 8:15 am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Start \u2013 Half Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main Street &amp; West Walnut Street | Bethlehem, PA<\/li>\n<li>6:35 to 7:10 am<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exchange #2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Wooden Match Restaurant, Main &amp; Lehigh Streets | Bethlehem, PA<\/li>\n<li>7 to 7:25 am (Half Marathon Runners)<\/li>\n<li>8:00 to 10:15 am (Marathon &amp; Relay Runners)<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exchange #3<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canal Park, Main Street &amp; Lockhouse Road | Freemansburg, PA<\/li>\n<li>Due to <u>high<\/u> runner traffic and limited parking, it is suggested that spectators skip this spectator spot and go directly to Riverview Park.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exchange #4<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Riverview Park, Lehigh Drive | Palmer Township, PA<\/li>\n<li>8:30 to 9:15 am (Half Marathon Runners)<\/li>\n<li>8:55 to 11:15 am (Marathon &amp; Relay Runners)<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Finish<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive | Easton, PA<\/li>\n<li>8:20 to 11:15 am (Half Marathon Runners)<\/li>\n<li>9:15 am to 12 pm (Marathon &amp; Relay Runners)<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Marathon is the third fastest marathon in the United States and is a unique Full &amp; Half Marathon, 5-person Team Relay, 5K Run &amp; Kids Race.\u00a0 Scenic, shady and a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/Event_Info\/Elevation\">net elevation drop of 240\u2019<\/a>,\u00a0 the Via Marathon is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/event_info\/marathon\/boston_qualifier_fast.php\">one of the fastest marathon&#8217;s in the US<\/a>. In fact in 2013, Via had the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/event_info\/marathon\/boston_qualifier.php\">4<sup>th<\/sup> highest Boston qualifying percentage<\/a> of all US marathons.<\/p>\n<p>Race Weekend is September 8 &amp; 9, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The LVHN Via Marathon raises funds for Via\u2019s services for children and adults with disabilities.\u00a0 Serving our community since 1952, Via\u2019s mission is to provide support and opportunities for children and adults with disabilities so they can live full, independent and productive lives within the community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Race Weekend Event Schedule<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"115%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 167px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"167\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 167px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"173\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Start Time<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 167px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"223\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Starting Line Location<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 167px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"180\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Participants<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"167\"><strong>5K Run<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"173\">7:30am<br \/>\n7:15am opening ceremonies<\/td>\n<td width=\"223\">Arts Quest Center at SteelStacks<br \/>\nBethlehem, PA | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/directions\/\">Directions<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/event_info\/course\/map_5k.php\">Course Map<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\"><strong>200<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(More to register through race day)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"167\"><strong>Expo &amp; Packet Pickup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\">10am \u2013 5pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"223\">Arts Quest Center at SteelStacks<br \/>\nBethlehem, PA | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/directions\/\">Directions<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">Open to the public<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"167\"><strong>Kids Race<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\">9:30am<br \/>\n9am check-in<\/td>\n<td width=\"223\">Arts Quest Center at SteelStacks<br \/>\nBethlehem, PA | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/directions\/\">Directions<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"180\"><strong>250<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>(More to register through race day)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"116%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 150px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"150\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"172\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Start Time<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"258\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Starting Line Location<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150px; background-color: #2989f0;\" width=\"171\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Participants<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">7 am<br \/>\n6:40am opening ceremonies<br \/>\n&amp; parking lots close<\/td>\n<td width=\"258\">Lehigh Valley Hospital \u2013 Cedar Crest &amp; I-78<br \/>\nAllentown, PA | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/travel\/driving_directions_marathon.php\">Directions<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/event_info\/course\/map_marathon_relay.php\">Course Map<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><strong>1,250<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>Team Relay<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">7 am<br \/>\n6:40am opening ceremonies<br \/>\n&amp; parking lots close<\/td>\n<td width=\"258\">Lehigh Valley Hospital \u2013 Cedar Crest &amp; I-78<br \/>\nAllentown, PA | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/travel\/driving_directions_marathon.php\">Directions<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/event_info\/course\/map_marathon_relay.php\">Course Map<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><strong>200 Teams 1,100 runners<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>Half Marathon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">7 am<br \/>\n6:40am opening ceremonies<\/td>\n<td width=\"258\">Main Street &amp; West Walnut Street<br \/>\nBethlehem, PA | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/travel\/driving_directions_half.php\">Directions<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/event_info\/course\/map_half.php\">Course Map<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><strong>1,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>Finish Festival<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\">8am \u2013 12pm<\/td>\n<td width=\"258\">Scott Park on Larry Holmes Drive<br \/>\nEaston, PA | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viamarathon.org\/travel\/driving_directions_finish.php\">Directions<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">Open to the public<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"150\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"172\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"258\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"171\"><strong>3,350<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJillian Lovejoy<br \/>\nCommunications Director, Via of the Lehigh Valley<br \/>\n336 W. 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