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D and L RaceFest Marathon

Allentown, PA
Sunday, November 15, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The marathon course will start in downtown Allentown near 7th and Hamilton Streets. It will turn south onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive before heading into the Little Lehigh Parkway, which Runner’s World once named one of the top 100 places to run in the country. You’ll do about three miles in the Parkway before heading back to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and beginning your trek eastward. You’ll hit the D&L Trail in Canal Park at about mile 9, reach Bethlehem’s Sand Island at about mile 13, then follow the D&L Trail all the way into Easton, where you’ll finish triumphantly near Scott Park along the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers.

The point-to-point marathon course is USATF-certified and a Boston qualifier. The previous Via Marathon course – very similar to this one — was regarded as an excellent race for Boston Qualifying because of its flat course, cooling water and shade and lack of turns.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, November 15, 2026
2025: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 45°F (7°C)
Average High: 55°F (12°C)
Average Low: 35° F (1°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.70
Course Score: 99.70

Race Size

2025: 388 Finishers
2024: 296 Finishers
2023: 206 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 10.3%
2024: 8.8%
2023: 6.8%
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 3 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 54°F  (12°C)
Low: 35°F  (2°C)

Race Start Conditions

42°F  (6°C)
Humidity: 75%

Clear
ENE 4 mph

PR Score

99.52

Course Score

99.7






D and L RaceFest Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The D and L RaceFest Marathon was the 169th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 191st largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 10.3% of D and L RaceFest Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 8.8% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the D and L RaceFest Marathon ranked 136th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 184th in 2024. In Pennsylvania, it ranked 8th in 2025 and 10th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The D and L RaceFest Marathon has a Course Score of 99.70, ranking it as the 70th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the D and L RaceFest Marathon a PR Score of 99.70. The PR Score ranks the D and L RaceFest Marathon as the 53rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the D and L RaceFest Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Pennsylvania for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

D and L RaceFest Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed70th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania
Top 16% Nationally#5 of 17 in Pennsylvania
PR Potential53rd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania
Top 12% Nationally#3 of 17 in Pennsylvania
Boston Qualifier Rate136th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 8th highest BQ percentage in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 29% Nationally#8 of 19 in Pennsylvania
Race Size169th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 7th largest marathon in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 results
Top 29% Nationally#7 of 21 in Pennsylvania

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 368 feet (112m)
Min Elevation: 174 feet (53m)

Elevation Gain: 364 feet (110m)
Elevation Loss: 558 feet (170m)


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Course updated 10/27/2025




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Fabulous, Beautiful Course

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I ran the inaugural D&L RaceFest Marathon. The course delivers everything that's promised - beautiful gradually downhill course, fantastic views, friendly volunteers and staff. Aid stations are adequately spaced with plenty of volunteers at each station.

Temperature at the start was 32, so the late start (8 AM) helped. A small race (206 marathon finishers) but the atmosphere was fantastic.

Race Tips:

Renaissance Marriott in Allentown is the host hotel. Best to stay there since start is next to the hotel.
Shuttles will bring you back from the finish.
Reviewed by Ravi About 2023