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5 Welcome Letter from Editor-in-Chief David Willey

1 4 5K

2 9 Spectator Guide

15 10K

3 0 Finish Festival & Results

6 Meet the Editors

1 7 5K / 10K Complete Guide

32 Community Details

8 Key Locations and Parking

21 Dog Run

3 4 Staff Picks: Our Favorite Local Haunts

1 0 Health & Fitness Expo

22 Seminars & Special Programming

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11 Trail Run

24 Half Marathon

1 2 Kids Run

25 Half Marathon Pace Groups

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WELCOME to the 2016 Runner’s World Half & Festival presented by ALTRA. Our event is now in its fifth year, and we can’t wait to see all of our runners, those returning and those here for the first time. We salute the more than 600 Hat Trickers who will be running the 5K, 10K, and half marathon. We also welcome the 300some runners who are doing not only the Hat Trick, but also the trail run as part of our new Grand Slam. Four races in three days—you rock! We especially welcome those who are joining us for the first time, or those running their first race ever. We’re proud you’ve chosen our event to learn about what road racing is all about. Here’s to an experience you will never forget! This is a big year for Runner’s World magazine: We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary. And we’re delighted that you’re joining us to mark that occasion and enjoy a unique festival weekend with our editors. We look forward

to this weekend all year, and treasure the connections we make through the races, our special guests, and our seminars. It’s always inspiring for us to hear your stories and witness your triumphs. This year we are pleased to welcome Brogan Graham, cofounder of the November Project, and author of November Project the Book: Inside the Free Grassroots Fitness Movement That’s Taking Over the World. Brogan will be leading “NP” workouts, running all of the races, and sharing stories during the happy hour at 4 p.m. on Saturday, and at the pasta dinners with the editors that evening. Also new this year, we’re working with DMSE to put on the RW Half & Festival. Owned and operated by Dave McGillivray, the race director for the Boston Marathon, DMSE is a world-renowned road-race-management company and we’re happy to have them as part of the team. Throughout the day on Friday and Saturday, check out our book signings and seminar lineup. There’s a new yogafor-runners seminar, focusing on recovery and rejuvenating tired legs; a training session with Iron Strength guru Dr. Jordan Metzl; and an opportunity to be in the audience for the taping of our lively new YouTube series, the Super Secret Mystery Meeting. In addition to new exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, and seminars, you’ll find more of the favorites that made past years so much fun: free kids races on Friday; a 1-mile dog run; an

expanded pasta dinner, with recipes taken from Shalane Flanagan’s and Elyse Kopecky’s new cookbook, Run Fast, Eat Slow; and live music after the half marathon on Sunday. And then, of course, there are the races. We’ve improved

Brogan Graham brings his unique (and fun) approach to fitness to the RW Half.

the ALTRA 3.8-mile trail run by adding about a mile of exceptional singletrack. (The result is a bit more climbing– so if you’re running the Grand Slam, take the trail race easy!) The other courses remain the same–scenic, hilly, and fun. This year, I’ll be running the Grand Slam. Keep your eyes out for me and about 25 of our editors (see next page), not just in our races but along the routes, in seminars, and generally “out and about” Friday through Sunday. We’re looking forward to meeting you and welcoming every single one of you across the finish line. I hope you have a great time (in both senses of the word) and that the weekend is the highlight of your running year. It always is for us.

David Willey, Editor-in-Chief

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M EET THE ED I TORS You’ll see lots of RW staffers during race weekend, presenting seminars, milling around the expo, and, of course, racing. Say hi. We’re eager to meet you!

DAVID WILLEY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

JEFF DENGATE ARTICLES EDITOR

KAREN MATTHES DESIGNER

Running: Grand Slam

Running: Hat Trick

Running: 5K

“I’m running all the races so I can

“I’m back. After a couple years away from the

“I’ll be running the Steamtown Marathon the previous

experience each racecourse and spend as

brands–no idea what I was thinking–I’m back

weekend, so at the festival I’m going to enjoy a nice,

much time as possible with our readers.”

and looking forward to running the Grand Slam.”

easy 5K with everyone.”

LORI ADAMS SENIOR PROJECTS COORDINATOR

CHRISTINE FENNESSY MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

HANNAH McGOLDRICK SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

“I’m the registrar for the RW Half &

Running: Trail Run and 10K

Running: Hat Trick

Festival, and after working with so many of

“I’ve actually never raced a 10K before, so I’m

“This fall I’ve been focusing on lowering my

you over the last year, it’s fun to connect

stoked about my imminent PR.”

5K PR. I’m hoping to set a new one at the

names with faces.”

RW Half 5K.”

SUZANNE ALLAIRE EVENTS MARKETING

KIT FOX REPORTER

CHRIS MICHEL DIGITAL EDITOR

Running: Trail Run and Hat Trick

Running: Trail Run & 5K

Running: Hat Trick

“My fall is packed with racing–three marathons in two

“Last year was my first RW Half. My family came

“I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon as part of

months–so I’m going to take it easy at the RW Half and

into town–all runners–and we had a blast. So much

the Runner’s World VIP program, so the half is my

use my time to meet as many of you as I can.”

so that this year they’re all coming back.”

last quality effort before my fall marathon.”

ERIN BENNER ART DIRECTOR

WARREN GREENE BRAND EDITOR

KATIE McDONALD NEITZ ARTICLES EDITOR

Running: Five & Dime

Running: Half Marathon

Running: 5K

“My training has been going well, so I think I have a

“I’ll run after the last runner finishes to pick up

“I’ve been struggling with injuries, so I’m running

shot at improving my 5K time from last year. This race

any remaining trash, leaving the course as clean

the 5K for fun. I’m all about enjoying the (short)

is a blast, so no matter what, I’ll have fun. ”

as we found it. Anyone is welcome to join me.”

journey and meeting people along the way.”

AMBY BURFOOT WRITER AT LARGE

TISH HAMILTON EXECUTIVE EDITOR

ALI NOLAN ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Running: Half Marathon

Running: Half Marathon

Running: Hat Trick

“I’m over 70 now and aiming for a podium finish

“I am thrilled to run the half marathon—very slowly!

“I’m running the Hat Trick and trying to PR in the 5K.

in the 70 to 79 division as well as being part of

I’ll be around all weekend, and can’t wait to meet

Catch me if you can!”

the seminar series and signing my new book.”

and chat with everyone.”

DEREK CALL JUNIOR VIDEO PRODUCER

HEATHER MAYER IRVINE SENIOR EDITOR

KRISTEN PARKER ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR

Running: Half Marathon

Running: Hat Trick

Running: 10K

“After carrying around camera equipment for most

“As a reader I never got out to the festival. Now as

“Last year I did the 5K. It was a ton of fun, but it was

of the festival, I’m planning to take the half nice

an editor, I’m excited to run the Hat Trick and try to

over so quickly. This year I’m looking forward to a

and easy and enjoy Bethlehem.”

break 20 minutes in the 5K.”

longer race and everything the weekend has to offer.”

BUDD COATES TRAINING DIRECTOR

MEGHAN KITA SENIOR EDITOR

ROBERT REESE DIGITAL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

“I’m recovering from surgery, so I will not be

Running: Hat Trick

Running: Hat Trick

racing, but I am looking forward to mixing with

“I’m excited to be attempting the Hat Trick for the

“I have a crowded fall racing schedule, so I’ll be

the runners and assisting with seminars and

first time. This is my first fall without a marathon

taking the races of the Hat Trick nice and easy,

general operations.”

since 2008, so the Hat Trick seemed a worthy goal.”

treating them as training runs between marathons.”

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What are you eating race morning? “Toast with peanut butter and banana, and water.” HEATHER MAYER IRVINE

“A banana, a couple handfuls of dry Rice Chex, and plenty of water.” MEGHAN KITA

“A bowl of Puffins, my favorite cereal, with milk.” ROBERT REESE

BRIAN DALEK DIGITAL EDITOR

CHRIS KRAFT DIGITAL SITE DIRECTOR

BART YASSO CHIEF RUNNING OFFICER

Running: 5K and Half Marathon

Running: 5K

Running: Grand Slam

“I’ll be racing the 5K and using the half marathon as

“This year I’m running the 5K. I love having the

“I’m running the Grand Slam a week after the

a long run. This will be two weeks before the Marine

old Bethlehem Steel plant as the backdrop for the

Chicago Marathon. I’m going to take it easy and

Corps Marathon, so I need to stay healthy.”

races—it has such a fascinating history.”

enjoy running around the town I grew up in.”

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“Bagel with peanut butter and honey; two cups of coffee light with whole milk.” TISH HAMILTON

“Water before the trail run and a bagel before the 10K.” CHRISTINE FENNESSY

STAFF PICKS Read about a few of our favorite local haunts, from brewpubs to bookshops, on page 36.

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We encourage participants to carpool to all events during the Runner’s World Half & Festival weekend or take advantage of Bethlehem’s public transportation system, LANTA (standard rates apply).

Make it easy—ask friends or family to drop you off near the start line with at least one hour to spare!

Roads will close approximately one hour before race start—7am for the 5K and 8:30am for the 10K on October 15 and 7am for the half on October 16. Streets will open approximately 30 minutes after runners pass through each section.

Parking around the SteelStacks campus is very limited. We discourage parking in lots on the SteelStacks campus and P8 because there is no way in or out of these lots while races are in progress. No exit exceptions will be made during race hours if you park in a lot enclosed by a racecourse.

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12:30-1:30pm ( To Trail ) 3-5pm ( From Trail )

SATURDAY: 6:30am-12pm

SUNDAY: 6am-12pm

*Shuttle goes to and from points indicated on the map

D OW NLOAD TH E RW H AL F M O BI L E APP Download the Runner’s World Half race app and get easy access to all essential race information, including maps, schedules, weather, social media feeds, runner tracking, and live results. Use your iPhone to download the app from the App Store or your Android device to download it from the Android Marketplace for free.

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The Health & Fitness Expo is FREE and open to the public! Swing by to pick up your race bib and shirt, then take a stroll around the floor and see what our exhibitors have to offer.

Seminar: Trail Running 101 Presented by ALTRA South Mountain Park

11am

The Runner’s World Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pick-Up ArtsQuest

We will be live-tweeting during the festival at @RWHalf and #RWHalf. Check in throughout the weekend for updates!

NEW Trail Run Packet Pick-Up ArtsQuest

3-5pm

12:30-1:30pm

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Friday, October 14 11am–7pm

Aardvark Sport Shop ALTRA Balega Bermuda Marathon Blyss Running Fitletic JBN (Just Be Natural) Krave KT Tape Morey’s Piers Wild Half National Running Center Real Time Pain Relief Run Lites Run Phones RUseeN RW Audio RW Half Race Merch Sands Casino & Outlets Sarah Marie Designs St. Luke’s Sun-Maid The Stick White Claw Hard Seltzer Ultima Replenisher US Air Force Marathon Wild Planet 26.2 with DONNA

Saturday, October 15 8am–5pm WHE RE ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA See the map on page 8. SP ONS OR S ALTRA Balega Cal - EZ Krave KT Tape RCN Real Time Pain Relief RunGo Saucony Creek St. Luke’s Subway Sun-Maid Ultima Replenisher Wild Planet White Claw

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5:30pm

Kids Run Start E. 1st Street & Founders Way

Trail Run Shuttle (From Trail)

Note: There is no parking at the Trail Run location at South Mountain Park.

Kids Run Bib Pick-Up Connect Zone inside ArtsQuest

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The run starts with a climb into Bethlehem’s beautiful South Mountain Park. Once in the park, runners climb to the highest point on the course (983 feet), by the water tower, as the trail changes from fire road to singletrack before the first mile marker. The only aid station on the course is located at roughly 1 mile. At this point, the trail descends down the “back side” of South Mountain and then it’s back past the aid station again, as the course rolls past mile 2 back to the start area–just after the 3-mile marker. A sharp left soon after the start line brings runners back into the woods on singletrack and face-to-face with “Test of Will Hill.” This steep climb takes athletes back to the water tower, and then it’s a screaming downhill to the finish.

The Trail Run course will be open for 1 hour and 30 minutes (23-minute-per-mile pace). Runners traveling with a clock time of 1 hour and 30 minutes or longer will be asked to cut the course short and return to the finish area.

IMPORTA NT TIME S

11am-1pm Packet Pick-Up at ArtsQuest, 2nd Floor

2pm Trail Run Start

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PARENT CLAIM PROCESS Each race bib includes a tear-off tag with your child’s bib number on it. Remove this tag from your child’s bib prior to the race. You must present this tag at the end of the race in order to leave the secure finish area with your child.

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The Runner’s World Kids Run will start with a prerace warmup in front of Levitt Pavilion at 5pm. Any parents who wish to run with their children are encouraged to do so (please limit one parent per child).

3-5pm

Registration and bib pick-up at Connect Zone inside ArtsQuest

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5pm

All Kids Run participants must be registered in advance and run with an official Runner’s World Kids Run bib. Race-day registration will be available at the Kids Run bib pick-up area in the Connect Zone inside ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem.

Musical entertainment

5:30pm

Kids Run Start • 2-5 years old: ¼ mile • 6-8 years old: ½ mile • 9-12 years old: 1 mile

K I DS S NACK After your children complete the Kids Run, pick up a free Subway Fresh Fit Meal on the Levitt Lawn to fuel your little athlete.

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TH E 5 K The 5K course offers a quick tour of Bethlehem’s North Side as well as a sweeping view of the South Side. After a fast start along 1st Street, the course climbs onto the Phillip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge, crossing the Lehigh River. Across the bridge, you’ll see the Bethlehem Public Library and some of the town’s original 1741 settlement. As you pass City Hall on your left, you’ll take in a scenic view of South Mountain, Bethlehem’s eclectic South Side, and Lehigh University’s campus. At this point the only significant hill on the course is behind you and it’s time to head back to South Bethlehem by taking a fast downhill left turn just past Bethlehem’s library and again crossing the Fahy Bridge. A sweeping right turn brings you down to Columbia Street, where you’ll pass through the former Bethlehem Steel complex. There’s a quick downhill turn past the Sands Casino, then it’s onto the finish under a flaming arch in front of ArtsQuest–a modern movie and music venue that promotes arts and culture, nestled in the heart of the former Bethlehem Steel complex.

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T HE 1 0 K C O U R S E TIM E L IM IT The 5K course will be open for 1 hour (20-minute-per-mile pace). Runners who are traveling with a clock time of 1 hour or longer will be asked to move to the sidewalk. For complete rules, see page 28.

I M P O RTA N T TIM E S

6:30-8am

Race-Day Packet Pick-Up in ArtsQuest, 2nd Floor

8am

5K Start

This 10K course is a real treat, taking in much of Bethlehem’s history over its 6.2 miles. The route runs across the Fahy Bridge, turning west onto West Lehigh Street and north onto Conestoga Street along the Monacacy Creek and the Historic Moravian settlement. The route then runs south on Main Street, which is dotted with restaurants and shops, including the Moravian Book Shop, founded in 1745 and touted as “the world’s oldest continually operated book store.” After Main Street, the course turns onto Church Street for a short climb into Bethlehem’s historic residential district, where the streets are tree-lined, flat, and wide–a reward for those who started strong. After more than a mile of residential neighborhoods, the runners head downhill and back across the Fahy Bridge onto Columbia Street, Second Street, and Daly Avenue, past the former Bethlehem Steel complex. The finish lies under a flaming arch in the shadow of the massive Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces, the first of which went into operation in 1863. From these massive structures, the rail lines that traverse our nation, the Navy ships that fought in both World Wars, and countless steel I-beams that serve as the skeletons of many of our nation’s iconic skyscrapers were born.

C O U R SE TI ME L I MI T The 10K course will be open for 1 hour and 35 minutes. Runners traveling with a clock time longer than 1 hour and 35 minutes (15-minute-per-mile pace) will be asked to move to the sidewalk. For complete rules, see page 28.

I M PO RTANT TI M E S

6:30-8am

Race-Day Packet Pick-Up in ArtsQuest, 2nd Floor

9:30am 10K Start

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on race day near the start line in the PNC lot on East 1st Street between Founders Way and Polk Street. The only bag that will be accepted is the clear Gear Check bag provided at the race expo. Only one bag per runner. All bags are subject to search. Attach the Gear Check tag from your race bib to your gear bag before you leave it with the Gear Check crew, so it’s easy to find when you come back for it. After the race, please remember to reclaim your checked bag. Please note: DO NOT leave valuables, cash, or jewelry in your gear bag. The event is not responsible for any lost items. Gear bags must be claimed before close of the Finish Festival on race day. Unclaimed bags will be returned to Runner’s World. Return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the owner. All bags and items left unclaimed after 30 days will be donated.

SH U T TL E S & PAR KI NG Please refer to page 8. R E STRO O MS Restrooms will be located in the ArtsQuest Visitor Center and in the PNC lot between Founders Way and Polk Street for your convenience. Runners may also use the restrooms inside ArtsQuest Center.

C O U R SE SERV I CE S Water Stops • Keep yourself hydrated while running through Bethlehem! Water will be available at the start and at fluid stations every 1.5 to 2 miles. In the 10K, lemon Ultima Replenisher will also be provided. • To avoid the bottleneck at the first table, grab a cup from a later table, and keep moving. Medical • Medical services will be provided by St. Luke’s University Health Network.

Medical aid stations will be located at most water stations on the course and at the finish. If you incur an injury or feel discomfort, stop at the nearest aid station. Marshals and Police • Course marshals and Bethlehem Police officers will be on duty to ensure that the course remains safe for all runners. If you see them along the course, be sure to thank them! Support Vehicles • Support vehicles will be on course to take runners to the finish if needed. A sweep van will follow the 5K course at a 20-minute-per-mile pace (1 hour 5K race time) and 10K course at a 15-minuteper-mile pace (1 hour and 35 minutes 10K race time). This van will transport runners who can’t maintain this pace or choose to drop out of the race and want to be taken to the Finish Festival area. • After the sweep van passes, streets will reopen to traffic. Medical assistance, fluid

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5K / 1 0 K C OM PLETE GUIDE stations, and other services will no longer be available. Runners still on the course MUST move to the sidewalks and obey all pedestrian traffic laws. The RW Half is not responsible for any runner who chooses to continue on the course after the sweep vehicle passes.

C OU RS E E N TERTA INMENT & S PECTATOR ZO NE S Entertainment will be stationed along the course to help keep runners energized and motivated! For more information about spectator zones, see page 29.

RACE TIMING, PACING R E Q U IREM ENT S , & R E SU LT S Start Line • To ensure a smooth and safe start for all participants, we ask that participants line up according to your estimated pace per mile. Please gauge your start location based on our pace signs. Race Timing/Bibs • Each runner will be issued a bib number at Bib PickUp. Please complete the emergency contact infor­ mation on the back of the bib. • The timing device for the race is a single-use tag embedded in your race bib. This is called a ChronoTrack B-Tag and records your official and net time (the time it takes for you to get from the starting mat to the finish mat). The B-Tag will be used for scoring to determine awards. Please do not alter the tag in any way

(do not fold or wrinkle it). Without the tag, your official time cannot and will not be recorded. In order to receive an accurate time, please make sure your race bib is not covered and is clearly visible on the front of your shirt and pinned in all four corners. • Runners in the Five & Dime, Hat Trick, and Grand Slam must use the same bib for all races. Runners may only compete in the race they are registered for or they risk disqualification. Pacing Requirements • The 5K course will be open for 1 hour (20-minute miles). Runners who are traveling with a clock time of 60 minutes or longer MUST move to the sidewalk. The 10K course will be open for 1 hour and 35 minutes. Runners traveling with a clock time longer than 1 hour and 35 minutes (15-minute miles) will be asked to use the sweep support vehicle or move to the sidewalk. Event Results • Participants can receive their results by searching by last name on the Runner’s World Half app or at www.rwhalf .com/results, where results will be available beginning Saturday afternoon. Official Photographs • Race photographers will take your picture before, during, and after all races. For identification purposes, please keep your race number in clear view and remember to smile. Race photos will be posted approximately one week following the event. For yours, go to runnersworld.com/ rwhalfphotos.

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Finisher Certificates • Digital finisher certificates will be available to runners who finish the 5K in less than 60 minutes and the 10K in less than 1 hour and 35 minutes. Official finisher certificates will be available two to three weeks after the event. For yours, email half@ runnersworld.com.

W E ATH E R All races will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, routes may be altered. Races will be canceled only if absolutely necessary for the safety of participants, volunteers, and event staff. In this case, there will be no refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk. We encourage you to check our website and app throughout the weekend for the latest information.

FO O D & B EVE R AG E Food and beverage will be available for purchase inside ArtsQuest and from the Mack Truck counter on Levitt Pavilion. After the races, runners will be provided with bananas, chips, Sun-Maid raisins, and Subway cookies.

LO ST & FO U N D Lost items can be turned in at the RW Half information booth or at the information desk inside ArtsQuest. Following the event, Runner’s World will hold all lost items in Emmaus, PA, for 30 days. After 30 days, the items will be donated.

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DOG RUN

I M PO RTANT TI M E S

This 1-mile run starts at ArtsQuest and takes dogs and their owners along 1st Street past Bethlehem’s iconic SteelStacks. This event is free, but preregistration is required.

SATURDAY: 10-11:15am

Please note that dogs are not permitted inside ArtsQuest. If you need to enter ArtsQuest for runner packet pick-up or for seminars, please plan accordingly.

11:30am

Registration and bib pick-up on Town Square outside ArtsQuest

Dog Run Start

*Clinically studied Cal-EZ has been shown to absorb better than tablet or pill form.

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SATU RDAY DAILY SCHEDULE

SEMINARS & SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

6am

Gear Check PNC Lot

6:30-8am

5K and 10K Packet Pick-Up ArtsQuest

8am

Runner’s World 5K Start

8:20am

11-11:45am Post-Race Yoga Connect Zone

12pm Running Strong: A Consultation with Dr. Jordan Metzl on Healthy, InjuryFree, and Effective Running for Runners Around the Globe Blast Furnace Room

12pm KT Tape Demo ArtsQuest, 3rd floor

12:15pm Run Better: Running Efficiency Seminar presented by ALTRA Connect Zone

1:15pm The Female Running Body: Specialty Topics with the Docs Red Theater

1:15pm The Gear Geeks: Using Technology to

Improve Your Running Blast Furnace Room

1:15-2pm Runner’s Yoga Connect Zone

2:15pm IronStrength Workshop— Basics to Home-Based, Functional Strength for Runners Connect Zone

2:30pm

3:30pm Stay Injury-Free! Blast Furnace Room

3:45pm

Runner’s World 5K Awards Ceremony (Overall Winners)

8am-5pm

10:10am

9:30am

11:30am

10-11:15am

4-5pm

Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pick-Up

Runner’s World 10K Start

Dog Run Bib Pick-Up at the Dog Run Tent on Town Square outside ArtsQuest (Please note: Dogs are not allowed in ArtsQuest.)

Runner’s World 10K Awards Ceremony (Overall Winners)

Dog Run Start

Happy Hour with the Editors ArtsQuest

AGE-GROUP AWARDS Available for pick-up (after official results) are posted near the TD Bank Stage on Town Square in front of ArtsQuest.

BOOK SIGNINGS A ll s igni n gs t a ke p la ce a t t h e Run n e r ’s World Bookstore on t h e f i rst f loor of A r t s Qu est , u n les s o t her w i se n ote d .

My Life on the Run – Bart Yasso Red Theater

4pm Ecumenical Service Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 E. Market Street, Bethlehem Brogan Graham November Project Friday 5-6pm Saturday 2:15-3:15pm

Dr. Jordan Metzl Running Strong Saturday 1-2pm

Dean Karnazes The Road to Sparta Saturday 3:30-4:15pm

How We Got to Here: The Origins of LongDistance Running and the Greatest Footrace of All Time Red Theater

4-5pm

2:30pm

Pasta Dinner with the Editors and Special Guest Brogan Graham Blast Furnace Room

BOOKSTORE HOURS

7:15pm

Friday, 11am–7pm Saturday, 8am–5pm

Course Strategy: How to Run the RW Half Blast Furnace Room

3pm Super-Secret Mystery Meeting – LIVE! Social Still, 530 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA

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Happy Hour with the Editors Musikfest Café, 3rd floor

5:45pm

Pasta Dinner with the Editors and Special Guest Brogan Graham Blast Furnace Room

Amby Burfoot First Ladies of Running Saturday 4:15-5pm outside Blast Furnace Room

Bart Yasso My Life on the Run Saturday 4:30-5:30pm

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S U N DAY

HALF MARATHON The 13.1-mile course winds through Bethlehem’s historic neighborhoods (running past some of the town’s original 1741 settlement), Moravian College, and the former Bethlehem Steel Complex, where the backbone of the nation was literally forged. The half course has some hills, but it’s almost all downhill after mile seven.

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Here is the elevation profile, listed in feet above sea level:

C O U R SE TI ME L I MI T The half marathon finish line will be open for 3 hours and 30 minutes after the race start. Runners who are traveling with a chip time of 3 hours and 30 minutes or longer (16-minute miles) will be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the race. For complete rules, see page 28.

IMPORTA NT TIME S

6-7am

Race Day Packet Pick-Up at ArtsQuest Note: There is no race-day registration.

6am

Gear Check and Bathrooms Open

8am

Half Marathon Start, Daly Avenue and Minsi Trail Bridge

PAC E GRO UP S P RE SENTED BY ULT IMA R E P LE NIS HER

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The Runner’s World Half Marathon will offer pace groups to help runners maintain an even pace and achieve their goal finish time. Each pace-group leader is a seasoned and reliable runner who will provide encouragement. Q: Is there a cost to join the pace groups? A: No. Pace groups are free to all registered runners.

Lemon-flavored Ultima Replenisher will be available at each water stop on the half marathon course.

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Q: Where will I find my pace group on race morning? A: Pace-group leaders will be stationed in pace order along the start, holding signs with their finish times. Plan to find your pace group 30 minutes before the start of the half marathon. Q: Do I have to stay with my pace group the entire race? A: No. Runners can speed

up or slow down depending on how they feel. Runners who are prone to going out too fast, for example, might choose to join a pace team at the start to make sure they run an evenly paced race. Q: I’m still not sure which pace group to join. Is there anywhere else I can find help? A: If you need help deciding which pace group to join, stop by our Pace Group table at packet pickup. You can meet some of our pace-team leaders who will help you with your race strategy.

THE FOLLOWING PACE GROUPS WILL BE OFFERED: Target Finish Time

Approx. Pace/Mile

1:30

6:50

1:35

7:20

1:40

7:40

1:45

8:00

1:50

8:25

1:55

8:45

2:00

9:10

2:05

9:30

2:10

9:55

2:15

10:20

2:20

10:35

2:30

11:30

2:45

12:40

3:25

15:40

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HAL F MAR ATH ON C O M PLET E GUI D E G E AR CHECK

There are also restrooms at each water stop.

Gear Check will be available on race day near the finish line in the PNC lot on East 1st Street between Founders Way and Polk Street. The only bag that will be accepted is the clear Gear Check bag provided at the race expo. Only one bag per runner. All bags are subject to search. Attach the Gear Check tag on your race bib to your gear bag before you leave it with the Gear Check crew. After the race, please remember to reclaim your checked bag. Please note: DO NOT leave valuables, cash, or jewelry in your gear bag. The event is not responsible for any lost items. Gear bags must be claimed before close of the Finish Festival on race day. Unclaimed bags will be returned to Runner’s World. Return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the owner. All bags and items left unclaimed after 30 days will be donated.

S HU T T L E S & PARKING Please refer to page 8. R E STROOMS Restrooms will be located in the ArtsQuest Visitor Center and in the PNC lot between Founders Way and Polk Street for your convenience. Runners may also use the restrooms inside ArtsQuest Center. A limited amount of portable restrooms will be available near the start line on Daly Avenue. We strongly recommend using the restrooms near ArtsQuest and checking your bag at the main Gear Check in the PNC Lot.

CLOT HI N G P I CKUP All discarded clothing left at the start will be donated.

C OURSE SE RV I CE S Water Stops • Water will be available at the start and at fluid stations every 1.5 to 2 miles along the route. • Lemon-flavored Ultima Replen­ isher will be available at all fluid stations, except at mile 1. • To avoid the bottleneck at the first table, get a cup from a later table and keep moving. Runners carrying their own bottles may fill them at each water stop as well. • Restrooms will be available at each water stop. Gel Station • A gel station will be located on West Langhorne Avenue right before mile 8. Medical • Medical services will be provided by St. Luke’s University Health Network. Medical aid stations will be located at most water stations and at the finish. If you incur an injury or feel discomfort, stop at the nearest aid station. Marshals and Police • Course marshals and Bethlehem Police officers will be on duty to ensure that the course remains safe for all runners. If you see them along the course, be sure to say thanks for all of their help! Support Vehicles • Support vehicles will be on course to assist runners to the finish if needed. A sweep van along with members of the RW Sweep Team will follow the

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half marathon course at a 3:30 finish time pace, approximately 16 minutes per mile. Runners who are not able to maintain 16-minute miles (3:30 finish time) will be notified by the Runner’s World Sweep Team. If runners are not able to get back on pace, they’ll be asked to board the sweep vehicle. The sweep van will transport runners who cannot maintain this pace or who choose to drop out and want to be transported to the finish line. • After the sweep van passes by, the streets will reopen to traffic. Medical assistance, fluid stations, and other services will no longer be available. Runners still on the course MUST move to the sidewalks and obey all pedestrian traffic laws. The RW Half is not responsible for any runner who chooses to continue on the course after the sweep vehicle passes.

COURSE EN TE RTA IN M E N T & S P E CTATO R ZO N E S Cheer Zones and entertainment will be stationed along the course to help keep runners energized and motivated! For more information about spectator zones, see page 29.

R AC E TIM IN G , PAC IN G R EQ U IR EM E N T S , & R E S U LT S Pacing Requirements • Runners who are traveling with a chip time of 3 hours and 30 minutes or longer (16-minute miles) will be asked to board the sweep vehicle for transport to the finish line. Any runner on the course

after the sweep vehicle passes MUST move to the sidewalk to complete the race. Start Line and Pacers • To ensure a smooth and safe start for all runners, we ask that participants line up according to your estimated pace per mile. • Pacers will be holding signs with their pace time at the start line and will be available for the following finish times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:25. Race Timing/Bibs • Each runner will be issued a bib number at Bib Pick-Up. Please complete the Emergency Contact Information on the back of the bib. • The timing device for the race is the ChronoTrack B-Tag—a single-use tag embedded in your race bib. This tag records your official and net time (the time it takes for you to get from the start mat to the finish mat). The B-Tag will be used for scoring to determine awards. Please do not alter the tag in any way (do not fold or wrinkle it). Without the tag, your official time cannot and will not be recorded. In order to receive an accurate time, please make sure your race bib is not covered and is clearly visible on the front of your shirt and pinned in all four corners. • Runners participating in the Hat Trick and Grand Slam will receive one bib to be worn in all races. Event Results • Participants can find their results by searching by last name on the Runner’s World Half app or at www.rwhalf. com/results, where a full list

of results will be available Sunday afternoon. Official Photographs • Race photographers will take your picture before, during, and after all races. For identification purposes, please keep your race number in clear view and remember to smile. Race photos will be posted approximately one week following the event. For yours, go to runnersworld.com/ rwhalfphotos. Finisher Certificates • Digital finisher certificates will be available to runners who finish the half marathon in 3 hours and 30 minutes or less. Official finisher certificates will be available two to three weeks after the event. For yours, email [email protected].

W E ATH ER The Runner’s World races will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, routes may be altered. Races will be canceled only if absolutely necessary for the safety of participants, volunteers, and event staff. In this case, there will be no refunds of race-entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk. Check our website or the RW Half app throughout the weekend for the latest information.

up with family and friends at the Finish Festival.

FI NI SH FE STI VAL After the race, celebrate your accomplishment with refreshments and live music. Gear Pickup • Pick up your gear at Gear Check in the PNC lot on East 1st Street between Founders Way and Polk Street. Information • Information booths will be located at the start and finish of the half marathon. Staff will be there to answer questions.

FO O D & BEV ER AGE Food and beverage will be available for purchase inside ArtsQuest and from the Mack Truck counter on Levitt Pavilion. After the half marathon, runners will be provided with bananas, chips, Subway cookies, Sun-Maid raisins, Ultima Replenisher, and water.

LO ST & FO U ND Lost items can be turned in at the RW Half information booth or at the information desk inside ArtsQuest. Following the event, Runner’s World will maintain all lost items in Emmaus, PA, for 30 days. After 30 days, the items will be donated.

FI NI SH CH U TE A secure zone will be set for runners to re-energize and hydrate with food, water, and replenishment beverages after receiving a finisher’s medal. Race photos will be taken within the secure zone before runners meet

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R AC E RULE S • We strongly encourage all participants to pick up their own race bib during the Health & Fitness Expo. Runners must show ID to pick up their race bibs. Note: To pick up a friend or family member’s race bib, a photocopy of the runner’s ID and a signed letter from the runner granting permission for pick-up must be presented by their representative at the expo. The letter must also include the runner’s name, bib number, cell phone number, and the name of the individual picking up the bib. The runner must have a signed entry waiver on file. • Packet Pick-Up for Trail Run and all other races begins at 11am at ArtsQuest on Friday, October 14. Race-Day Packet Pick-Up for the 5K and 10K begins at 6:30am on Saturday, October 15 at ArtsQuest. Dog Run bibs can be picked up Saturday 10–11:15am outside ArtsQuest. Race-Day Packet Pick-Up for the half marathon will be available from 6–7am on Sunday, October 16 at the ArtsQuest Center. • Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable under all circumstances, including, but not limited to, cancelation of the event or of your participation, or change in the date, nature, or format of the event. An event may be canceled or changed due to severe weather or other factors that threaten the safety of participants, staff, or volunteers. • Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your race number to anyone else, and you may not transfer your entry fee to future races.

SP ECTATO R G U I D E • If you attempt to sell your race number, you may be banned from future Runner’s World events. • Runners are eligible for awards only in the specific race for which they are registered. Runners can officially switch races but must be registered in the race in which they run. • Race shirts will not be mailed to no-shows. • The 5K course will be open for 1 hour (20-minute miles). Runners traveling with a clock time of 1 hour or longer will be asked to move to the sidewalk. The 10K course will be open for 1 hour and 35 minutes (15-minute miles). Runners traveling with a clock time longer than 1 hour and 35 minutes will be asked to move to the sidewalk. The half marathon course will be open for 3 hours and 30 minutes (16-minute miles). Runners traveling with a clock time of 3 hours and 30 minutes or longer will be asked to board the sweep vehicle. Runners still on the course after the sweep vehicle passes MUST proceed on the sidewalk and obey all pedestrian traffic laws. The RW Half is not responsible for any runner who chooses to continue on the course after the sweep vehicle passes. • All 5K runners must be at least 8 years old. If a runner younger than 12 would like to participate in the 5K, they must register, and we ask that they run with a parent or guardian. You must be at least 13 years old to participate in the 10K and at least 16 years old to participate in the half marathon. Finish times for runners who do not meet race age minimums will

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not be listed.

Friends and family are encouraged to join the action! Here are a few key areas for spectators to watch and cheer for their runners:

• You must be in good health and physically prepared to run a Trail Run, Kids Run, Dog Run, 5K, 10K, or half marathon. • Race numbers are required in order to participate and must be worn on race day. • The race bib must be visible and worn on the front of your body, outside of all clothing, during the entire race. • Do not forget your bib on race day; without a bib, you will not receive a time!

5 K ZO N E S • Unregistered runners, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, strollers, jogging strollers, and runners with pets are strictly prohibited from the course to ensure runner safety and to comply with liability insurance requirements. • Headphones (iPods, MP3 players, CDs, tape Walkmans, radios, etc.) are discouraged. • All the decisions of the race organizers are final. • In order to participate in any race, you must first review and execute the Waiver and Release specified by Runner’s World. • No hand cycles (hand bikes, hand-crank devices, or other mechanically gear-driven devices) will be permitted on the course. • Athletes using push-rim wheelchairs must wear a helmet.

• Miles .5 and 1.5—Webster St. and Columbia St. Watch the runners on their first major turn of the race. Stick around to see them circle back as they near the finish. • Mile 1.25—New St. and Center St. Kick back on the grassy hill beneath City Hall and watch the runners first head north over the Fahy Bridge at the end of their first mile, and then head back south shortly after. • Mile 2.25—3rd St. and Founders Way Watch runners on their home stretch as they go past ArtsQuest in their final mile. This location is conveniently located near the finish line.

• Mile 2.5 —Church St. and New St. Support runners while taking in a beautiful view of Bethlehem’s South Side from Payrow Plaza, located in between the library and City Hall. • Mile 3.5—East Broad St. and Elm St. Runners are just past the halfway point and headed back toward the Fahy Bridge. Give them words of support to keep their spirits high. • Mile 5.25—3rd St. and Founders Way Support runners in the home stretch as they go past ArtsQuest in their final mile. This location is conveniently located near the finish line.

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HALF MARATHON ZONES

• Miles .5 and 4.5—Webster St. and Columbia St. Runners will be making their first major turn of the race right here. Stick around to see them circle back as they near the finish.

• Miles .5 and 12—3rd St. and Founders Way Send runners off in the middle of their first mile and in the home stretch as they go past ArtsQuest in their final mile. This location is conveniently

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located near the finish line, where fans can buy coffee and stay warm in ArtsQuest. Miles 1 and 11.5—Webster St. and Columbia St. Watch the runners on their first major turn of the race. Stick around to see them circle back as they near the finish. Mile 4.25—Main St. and West Broad St. Enjoy Bethlehem’s iconic Main Street, listen to one of the course bands, and cheer on the runners as they head north. Mile 6—Schoenersville Rd., across from WaWa Cheer loudly as the runners reach the top of one of the course’s challenging hills. Mile 9.75—Main St. and Elizabeth Ave. Support the runners with all you’ve got as they move back onto major roads heading south again. Mile 10.5—Center St. and East Spruce St. Enjoy the center of town while supporting the runners along one of the race’s key stretches in North Bethlehem.

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RESPECT THE FEET

P O STR ACE AND AWAR DS Every athlete who completes the 5K, 10K, or half marathon will receive a commemorative medal upon finishing.

Overall top male and female winners for all three races will be based on the actual order of finish (gun time). Age-group awards for all races will be based on chip time. Runners are eligible for awards in the race for which they are registered. Overall race winners are not eligible for age-group awards.

F IN IS H FE STIVA L Sunday, October 16, 9am-12:30pm After the race, enjoy live music, food, and exhibits from our sponsors! R E S U LT S

Additionally, awards will be given to the top three overall males and females of the Grand Slam, Half & Half, Hat Trick, and Five & Dime, based on cumulative gun times from all races. Runners must be registered for the Grand Slam, Half & Half, Hat Trick, or Five & Dime to be eligible for these awards. AWARDS CEREMO NIE S Saturday, October 15, 2016 8:20am: 5K overall winners 10:10am: 10K overall winners 10:30am: Five & Dime overall winners, 5K & 10K masters and wheelchair All age-group winners for the 5K and 10K can pick up their awards at the Awards Table adjacent to the TD Bank Stage on Town Square near the finish line. 5K and 10K awards will be available throughout the day at the info booth in ArtsQuest. Sunday, October 16, 2016 9:15am: Half marathon overall winners 10:15am: Half marathon masters and wheelchair, Hat Trick overall winners, Grand Slam overall winners All age-group winners for the half marathon can pick up their awards at the Awards Table near the TD Bank Stage near the finish line. All awards must be picked up at the Finish Festival. Sadly, we cannot ship awards that aren’t collected.

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Results will be posted as soon as possible at www.rwhalf.com/results and on the Runner’s World Half app. Be sure to search by last name. Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female runners in each race. Pint glasses will be given to the top three male and female runners in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon in the following age groups: 8 –11

(5K only)

4 0 –4 4

1 2 –1 5

(5K only)

4 5 – 49

1 3 –1 5

(10K only)

50–54

1 6 –1 9

55–59

2 0 –24

6 0 –6 4

2 5 –2 9

65–69

3 0 –3 4

70 –74

3 5 –39

75 +

Good Luck to Everyone Participating in the Runner’s World Festival Races! 559 Main St, Suite 122 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-866-8300 aardvarksportsshop.com

C O MM U NI T Y D ETAI LS

BETHLEHEM BY THE NUMBERS

BETHLEHEM STEEL

31,000

is a huge part of Bethlehem’s history—both literally and figuratively. The Bethlehem Steel Corporation, founded in 1857, was at one time the second-largest steel producer in the United States. (U.S. Steel, based in Pittsburgh, was number one.) Over the decades, until its closing in 2003, Bethlehem Steel made huge contributions not just to the growth of Bethlehem and surrounding communities, but to the nation and the world at large. From its role in shipbuilding to its supplying armor plating during both World Wars, the significance of Bethlehem Steel cannot be overstated. Because of this, it seemed natural to choose the refurbished Bethlehem Steel Mill and ArtsQuest SteelStacks campus as headquarters for our Half & Festival.

Number of people who worked at the Bethlehem Steel plant during World War II in 1943—an all-time high

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of National Register Historic Districts in Bethlehem SIX Number

THE BETHLEHEM STAR Founded on December 24, 1741, by a small group of Moravians, Bethlehem has grown into an eclectic city of about 75,000. Along with neighboring Allentown and Easton, it constitutes the Lehigh Valley—a vibrant and diverse region of some 820,000 residents. In Pennsylvania, only the regions of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are more populous. While the city originally was recognized as a leader in the steel industry, ushering in the age of the skyscraper through the production of wideflange steel structural shapes, it also became synonymous with the United States’ shift away from industrial manufacturing, as mentioned in Billy Joel’s hit song “Allentown.” Steeped in rich

1741

The first school for girls in the U.S. was established; now Moravian College, it is the seventh oldest college in America.

A small group of Moravians settled on the banks of the Lehigh River. On Christmas Eve that year, the community was christened “Bethlehem.”

1744

colonial and industrial history, the city and region quickly rebounded and ushered in a cultural and economic renaissance. Driven by two worldclass universities, the healthcare industry, and a handful of other businesses, the economic growth of the city continues today, welcoming new businesses like the Bethlehem Sands Casino as well as continued community revitalization. You’ll find our Health & Fitness Expo, our seminars, and our film screenings at Bethlehem Steel. And of course, the 5K, 10K, and half marathon races will all finish under a flaming arch right in the thick of it, alongside Bethlehem Steel’s huge, awe-inspiring blast furnaces.

1745

The Moravian Book Shop (428 Main Street) opened; it’s now the oldest continuously run bookstore in the world.

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Bethlehem built the very first water-works in America to pump water for public use.

1762

1937

The Chamber of Commerce dubbed Bethlehem “Christmas City, USA”, in a nod to its founding on Christmas Eve.

was lit for the first time on December 7, 1937, at a Christmas lighting ceremony. The Chamber of Commerce named Bethlehem “Christmas City, USA” in the same year, due to its religious roots and its founding on Christmas Eve. The original wooden star was located on the top of South Mountain. The star is now lit from 4:30 p.m. until midnight every day and can be seen from as far as 20 miles away.

two hundred

FORTY-SIX Number of trees that the Citizens Christmas City Committee purchases and alights during the holidays each year

182,000

Number of people who attended the first annual Musikfest in 1984. Annual attendance now exceeds one million.

250

HOW DID WE COME TO CALL THIS PLACE HOME? Good question! The answer stretches back to 1930, when J. I. Rodale moved Rodale Manufacturing, a maker of electrical wiring devices, from New York City to a former silk mill in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, a few miles southwest of Bethlehem. Around the same time, J. I. founded a small publishing business as a hobby. Ten years later, indulging a newfound interest in the connection between soil and health, J. I. bought a 63-acre farm in Emmaus. From that grew Rodale’s first magazine: Organic Farming and Gardening (decades ahead of its time). Other magazines, including Prevention, followed, as publishing became Rodale’s lifeblood. In 1985, Rodale Inc. (then called Rodale Press) acquired Runner’s World and moved its editorial offices from Mountain View, California, to Emmaus.

Number of 50watt light bulbs used to light the Bethlehem Star

SIXTEEN Number of bridges crossing the Lehigh River, which spans 120 miles and separates Bethlehem into its North and South Sides

230

Height, in feet, of the two tallest furnaces on the SteelStacks campus

75,000 Estimated population of Bethlehem, PA

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STA FF PI CKS O UR FAVORI TE LOCAL H AU N T S 03

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If you’re craving Indian food in

ice cream and gluten-free pastries,

Bethlehem, this is the place to go—

this bakery is for anyone with a sweet

featuring a buffet and a seasonal menu

tooth—even with dietary restrictions.

with vegan and gluten-free options.

BEST FOR DINNER

DINE AND DRINK

BOLETE 1740 Seidersville Road

BREW WORKS 559 Main Street #101

Sunday: 10am–3pm; Tuesday–

All week: 11am–2am

on the 10K and 4.5 on the half

Thursday: 5–10pm; Friday–Saturday:

In addition to a downstairs lounge and

course.

5–11pm; Monday: closed

a solid selection of burgers, “they have

Located in a rehabilitated 200-year-

amazing craft brews (I’m looking at

old stone inn in the Fountain Hill

you It’s Always Sunny and Blueberry

MORAVIAN BOOK SHOP 428 Main Street

neighborhood, this upscale rustic

Belch) to pair with fantastic tacos,”

Monday–Wednesday: 10am–6pm

American restaurant offers a

says Digital Designer Dan Fuehrer.

Thursday–Saturday: 10am–8pm

seasonal farm-to-table menu and a full bar. Reservations required. 01 BREW WORKS

BEST FOR BREAKFAST

BEST FOR LUNCH

02 BLUE SKY CAFE

03 BOLETE

SHOPS

doughnuts to handmade soft-serve

CORKED 515 Main Street

AARDVARK SPORTS SHOP 559 Main Street #122 Sunday: 12pm–5pm Monday–Saturday: 10am–8pm

Bethlehem’s specialty running store located in The Shoppes at Main Street Commons, mile 2

Sunday: 12pm–5pm

MCCARTHY’S RED STAG PUB 534 Main Street

Founded in 1745, the shop

Monday–Friday: 11am–10pm; Saturday–

department, as well as Bethlehem

Sunday: 9am –10pm

souvenirs. A must stop for any bookworm.

houses a café, a full-service book

course,” says Chief Running Officer

Monday–Thursday: 4:30–10pm;

This destination is a true taste of

Bart Yasso.

Friday: 4:30pm–2am; Saturday:

Ireland and the British Isles, with

1pm–2am; Sunday: 1pm–10pm

fry-ups, oatmeal, and lots of tea.

Gather with friends to grab a bite

Digital Editor Chris Michel says

PLAY IT AGAIN RECORDS 129 West 4th Street

to eat, or celebrate your race by

the Plowman’s lunch is a delicious

Sunday: 12pm–5pm; Tuesday–Saturday:

sampling wine at this modern

option with a beer on the side.

11am –7pm; Monday: closed

THE JOINT COFFEE SHOP 77 West Broad Street

SAL’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA 313 South New Street

Monday–Friday: 7:30am–5pm;

Sunday: 12pm–10 pm; Monday–

Saturday: 8am–4pm; Sunday: 9am–2pm

Thursday: 11am–10pm; Friday–

Hidden away in the courtyard

Saturday: 11am–11pm

CHOCOLATE LAB 446 Main Street

behind the Sun Inn, this is a great

With an extensive Italian menu and

Monday: closed; Tuesday–Thursday:

place to stop in for espresso, lattes,

complimentary garlic bread, the

11am–7pm; Friday and Saturday:

and classic café sandwiches like the

pizza joint is a favorite for those

11am–8pm; Sunday: 12pm–5pm

MAMA NINA 546 Main Street

peanut butter, honey, and banana.

with large appetites.

This little shop owned by chocolatier

All week: 11am–10pm

Thursday–Friday: 11:30pm –2am;

PEOPLE’S KITCHEN 639 Linden Street

SOUTHSIDE 313 313 East 3rd Street

Arlene Brockel makes chocolate

What runner doesn’t love Italian food?

Saturday–Sunday: 12pm –2am

fresh daily, with creative sweets from

Stop in to the BYOB restaurant for

This pub is steps from the start of

chocolate-covered figs to peanut

traditional cuisine and daily specials.

the 5K and 10K races and features

THE OUTLETS AT SANDS BETHLEHEM 77 Sands Boulevard

Monday–Friday: 6am–3pm;

Monday: 4pm–11pm; Tuesday–

locally sourced food. “They do

Sunday–Thursday: 10am–9pm

Saturday: 7am–3pm; Sunday: 8am–2pm

Thursday: 11am–12am; Friday–Saturday:

Friday–Saturday: 10am–11pm

Dine at this hole in the wall with a

12pm –2am; Sunday: 12pm–10pm

menu that includes breakfast mac

“A great casual pub that features

BETHLEHEM DAIRY STORE 1430 Linden Street

a nice burger and have a decent

Monday–Wednesday: 5pm–9pm;

skating on the adjacent rink,” says

’n’ cheese. “The priciest breakfast

outdoor patio seating and

All week: 10am–11pm

Thursday–Saturday: 5pm–10pm;

Brand Editor Warren Greene.

item is $9—tasty and inexpensive,”

standard fare—burgers, tacos,

Not far from mile 9 on the half

Sunday: closed

says Senior Editor Meghan Kita

salads—at affordable prices,”

marathon course, this is “your go-to

This authentic Italian menu

says Articles Editor Katie Neitz.

ice cream shop with a hefty list of

sources from local farms and

74 West Broad Street, Suite 220

ice cream staples,” says Food and

has house-made gelato. “A great

Monday–Thursday: 5pm–9pm; Friday–

Nutrition Editor Heather Irvine.

place to carb load,” says Senior

Saturday: 5 –10pm; Sunday: closed

Multimedia Producer David Graf.

“Great outdoor seating and delicious

JUMBAR’S 1342 Chelsea Avenue

SOMETHING SWEET

butter potato chip chunks.

lounge and restaurant.

MOLINARI’S 322 East 3rd Street

Monday: closed; Tuesday–Friday: 8am

TAPAS ON MAIN 500 Main Street

–2:30pm, Saturday-Sunday: 7:30am–2pm

Monday–Thursday: 11:30am –10pm

Wildly popular on weekends for

Friday–Saturday: 11:30am –11pm;

VEGAN TREATS 1444 Linden Street

brunch, this small eatery also offers

Sunday: 11am–10pm

Monday–Thursday: 10am–9pm;

NAWAB 13 East 14th Street

house-made bread, locally roasted

“Tapas is my favorite lunch spot,

Friday–Sunday: 10am–10pm

Tuesday–Friday: 11:30am–2:30pm &

coffee, and some outstanding scones.

and it’s located on the 10K and half

From sticky buns, cheesecake, and

5–10pm; Saturday–Sunday: 11am–10pm

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STEEL PUB 320 East 1st Street Monday–Wednesday: 11:30pm–12am

beer list, and you can watch folks

EDGE RESTAURANT

cocktails,” says Associate Editor Ali Nolan, who recommends sipping the

With high standards, quality control, and fair pricing, the record store is dedicated to providing a broad selection of music.

HOTELS C OMFORT SUIT E S 120 West 3rd Street HOT EL BE T HLEHEM 437 Main Street HYAT T P L AC E 45 West North Street

Dueling Bourbons. “If you must eat, get the Kobi burger.”

SA NDS RE S ORT 77 Sands Boulevard

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