Boston Qualified Course - The course is created by Bart Yasso, Chief Running Officer, Runner’s World Magazine, member of the Running USA Hall of Champions and Race Director Emeritus. Runners will love the scenic, net descent course, designed with them in mind. The 26.2 mile c...ourse starts at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown and takes runners through the beautiful Lehigh Parkway to the Lehigh River Canal Towpath continuing through Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. Along the way, runners will enjoy the scenic beauty of the Lehigh Parkway and the Lehigh River, pass through Bethlehem’s Historic Quarter, utilize miles of beautifully canopied trails including cinder, paved and grass surfaces, and end at the Center Square in Easton. The course is approximately 6 miles of paved road, 8 miles paved bike trail and 12 miles of towpath.
Relay legs range from 3.6 to 6.5 miles, so runners from novice to expert can enjoy the course. With the addition of the popular Half Marathon length, this course has something for everyone. This Marathon is certified and times can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon (Course Certification # PA11033WB). read more
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