St. Luke’s Half Marathon celebrates its 33rd year in 2017, securing its place as one of the region’s oldest and most beloved long-distance road races. The 13.1-mile race continues to be the largest running race in the Lehigh Valley. Up to 3,400 runners are expected… Read More »St. Luke’s Half Marathon to Celebrate 33rd Anniversary in 2017
October 1, 2015 – Lehigh Valley Road Runners is pleased to announce a new partnership with Runner’s World Half Marathon. Together, we present the Half & Half 26.2. Participants will run the St. Luke’s Half Marathon on April 24, 2016 in Allentown, PA and the… Read More »LVRR Announces New Partnership with Runner’s World
Nearly 2,800 runners finish largest and most beloved distance race in region; 577 compete in companion 5k race
Contact: Michael Drabenstott (610) 435-7790 home (610) 417-0503 mobile michael@drabenstott.com Easton’s Ian Walsh and Bethlehem’s Kathleen Jobes capture 2013 St. Luke’s Half Marathon titles Running in the shadow of recent Boston tragedy, a record 3,340 finishers cross line on picture perfect day for running in… Read More »Ian Walsh and Kathleen Jobes capture 2013 St. Luke’s Half Marathon titles
If you missed your chance to get into our race this is your second chance. We will be opening up 100 special entries for the St. Luke’s Half Marathon to raise money for the Mobile Youth Health Centers (MYHC) program, a division of St. Luke’s… Read More »Second Chance To Enter Our Race
Hydration Tips for the Half-Marathon and 5K Hydration is an important concern for all athletes, distance runners certainly included. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released guidelines to help athletes maintain proper hydration to allow for optimal performance. The ACSM recommends the importance… Read More »Medical Advice From Our Race Physician
Due to the imminent threat of collapse of a large stone retaining wall, a portion of the St. Luke’s Half Marathon course between miles 6 and 7 has been closed by the City of Allentown. Engineers have determined the wall could fall over at any… Read More »Important Information About Half Marathon Course Changes
If you missed your chance to get into our race this is your second chance. We will be opening up 100 special entries for the St. Luke’s Half Marathon to raise money for the Mobile Youth Health Centers (MYHC) program, a division of St. Luke’s Community Health. The… Read More »A Second Chance To Enter Our Race
