We have consulted with our Title Sponsor, St. Luke’s University Health Network to set the following age restrictions:

• 18 and older for the St. Luke’s D&L Marathon
• 14 and older for the D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run and Walk, presented by St. Luke’s
• 10 and older for the St. Luke’s D&L Marathon Relay

All participants under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian permission to register. Parents must complete the waiver on the registration form.

Sorry, we do not offer refunds or deferrals. If you think your ability to race this year is uncertain, we suggest purchasing the offered Enhanced Refund Protection when you register, which will entitle you to a refund if you are not able to participate.

Yes, there will be a 6.5 hour cut-off time. If you are falling behind the 6.5 hour pace, we will have a sag vehicle take you to the finish.

Yes, there will be a 4 hour and 30 minute cut-off time.

Participants will be able to pick up their bibs, at the Race Expo on November 14th, or if they are unable to attend the expo they can pick up bibs race day for $15 fee. 

Yes. You can have someone pick up your bib for you at the expo. 

No. Bibs are assigned to specific racers who are entered in specific gender classes and age groups. Giving your bib to another racer can cause major problems in scoring, depriving deserving racers from winning awards or meeting place goals. Please do not give your bib to another racer. Racers participating with another person’s bib will be viewed as bandits. Their results will be removed and they will be banned from future D&L RaceFest races for two years as will the registrant who provided the bib.

Yes! When you pick up your bib, ask to switch races and you will be directed to a race official who can switch you to the half marathon. Please note that you will start the half marathon in Bethlehem, not Allentown.

Yes! When you pick up your bib, ask to switch races and you will be directed to a race official who can switch you to the half marathon walk.

No. The team leader is responsible for picking up all of their team’s bibs at the expo and distributing them to the team members. They may also designate someone else from the team to pick up team members bibs.

Yes, once participants have finished the race, there will be shuttles from Easton to Bethlehem and Easton to Allentown. Shuttles will leave every 30 minutes. We will have signage at the finish area to direct you to the shuttle loading area.

No, there will not be a shuttle from Easton to the starting lines before the race.

Yes. We will have a bag drop at both start lines. Please help us eliminate plastic waste by bringing your own bag for the bag drop. Thank you! 

Yes, portalets every couple of miles. 

Sorry, no. Much of the trail area is too narrow for dogs to be alongside runners or walkers. For the safety of all participants, we do not allow dogs to participate with you on this course.

No. The trail is too narrow in many spots to safely allow runners or walkers with strollers to participate in the races.

Yes! More on this as we get closer to race day.

Yes. St. Luke’s will have a fully staffed medical tent at the finish line to attend to health needs and injuries. Additionally, St. Luke’s personnel will be stationed throughout the course and have immediate radio access to local EMS departments to cover emergency situations.

Yes, as long as the alternate meets the criteria for your relay category. Team captains must update their runners’ information in RunSignup so we have accurate contact information to meet our medical and safety protocols

Yes. In order to do so you must reach out directly to the race director so that you can be switched into appropriate category 

Yes, as long as the combination of runners for each of the legs meet the criteria of each category. You will need to determine which runner or runners run multiple legs.

Most of the D&L Trail is finely crushed gravel that is suitable for walking, running and bicycling. A couple miles are paved. It is between 6-12 feet wide in most sections.

The marathon is a net-downhill course. There will be some very small hills in the early miles of the marathon. Otherwise, it will be either flat or a gentle 1 percent downhill most of the way. There is a small uphill grade around mile 18 for only about 200 meters.

The half marathon is a net downhill course. You will have a steady downhill in the first half-mile, then the rest of the course will be mostly flat or a 1 percent downhill other than a slight uphill grade for about 200 meters at mile 7.

Yes. Both courses will be USATF certified for qualification for the Boston Marathon and other races that require you to submit qualifying times.

Yes we will have pacers once again for our half marathon run. Pacer times will be based on feedback from our 2025 pacers and particpants. We will have details on all pacer times in the next few months. 

Yes we will have pacers once again for our half marathon walk. Times will be based on feedback from our 2025 pacers and particpants. We will have details on all pacer times in the next few months. 

Yes we will have pacers once again for our marathon. Times will be based on feedback from our 2025 pacers and particpants. Based on feedback we are looking to add faster pacers to our marathon group. We will have details on all pacer times in the next few months.