Registration fees
Trail Running 101, Presented by Altra Friday, October 20, 2017 Closed
2 pm at South Mountain Park, Mountain Drive West, Bethlehem, PA
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
How to Run the Hat Trick or Grand Slam Friday, October 20, 2017 Closed
5 pm at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
Run Forever Saturday, October 21, 2017 Closed
11 am at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
The Gear Geeks: Using Technology to Improve Your Running Saturday, October 21 Closed
Noon at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
Bart Yasso, My Life on the Run: A New Chapter Saturday, October 21, 2017 Closed
3 pm at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
Q & A With Ryan and Sara Hall: Elite Runners and Busy Parents Saturday, October 21, 2017 Closed
4:15 pm at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
Recovery Yoga Saturday, October 21, 2017 Closed
11 am at the Visitor center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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$5.00Mar 31 - Oct 18
Self Defense Saturday, October 21, 2017 Closed
Noon at the Visitor center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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$5.00Mar 31 - Oct 18
Women’s Running: Celebrating the Female Runner Saturday, October 21, 2017 Closed
1:45 pm11 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
The Runner’s World Pasta Dinner Saturday, October 21, 2017 - Time: 5 pm or 6:45 pm Closed
Join the RW Editors for dinner. This year’s menu was developed specifically for half–marathoners by the RW nutrition team and draws on recipes inspired by Runner’s World’s growing list of cooking titles, such as Run Fast Eat Slow, Meals on the Run, and the ever popular Runner’s World Cookbook. Our menu includes: • Roasted Curry Cauliflower • Garlicky Greens • Recovery Quinoa Salad • Penne Pasta with Turkey-Feta Meatballs, • Marathon Lasagna
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$35.00Mar 31 - Oct 18
Bart Yasso’s Book Launch Party Friday October 20, 2017 Closed
6–7:30 pm at the Visitor center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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$35.00Mar 31 - Oct 18
How to Run the RW Half – Course Strategy Saturday, October 21, 2017 Closed
1 pm at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
Run Better: Running Technique Seminar presented by Altra Saturday, October 21 2017 Closed
2 p.m at the Visitor center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
Run Better & Injury Free: The Myths & Science of Shoes, Feet, Form, & Injuries Saturday, October 21, Closed
3 p.m. at the Visitor center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
How to Keep Running: Injury Prevention with St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care Saturday October 21, 2017 Closed
Time: 2PM
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FreeMar 31 - Oct 18
Details
Trail Running 101, Presented by Altra
Friday, October 20, 2017
Time: 2 pm
Location: South Mountain Park, Mountain Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Join Altra trail-running gurus for a 30-minute interactive session designed to teach you techniques and strategies to conquer trails and avoid the most common trail-running pitfalls. This session gives critical tips on trail running that you can put into practice right away.
How to Run the Hat Trick or Grand Slam
Friday, October 20, 2017
Time: 5 pm
Get insider tips for each of the weekend’s distances so you arrive prepared and finish each race strong. Whether you need information on logistics or strategy, or want to know where the race director eats dinner, we’re here to help. Let our experts help you run your best RW Half & Festival weekend.
- Chris Garges – Pace Group Captain
- Josh Nemzer – Event Logistics Director
- Bart Yasso – Race Director
Bart Yasso’s Book Launch Party
Friday, October 20, 2017
Time: 6–7:30 pm
Join the one and only Mayor of Running himself, Bart Yasso at this exclusive event to celebrate the launch of his new book, Race Everything. Attendees will receive a signed copy of the book, drinks, appetizers, and the opportunity to meet Bart and talk about his new book. This private event is only open to a limited number of people, so reserve your spot now.
Recovery Yoga
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 11 am
Join us for a postrace yoga session. This short class, which follows the 5K and 10K, will focus on yoga moves for runners. Taking extra time after the race will help you actively recover. And let’s face it, most of us need more yoga in our lives. Yoga mats and blocks will be available to borrow, but feel free to bring your own.
Run Forever
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 11 am
Running can take a toll on your body—we know. Meet our secret weapon: Dr. Jordan Metzl. He is single-handedly responsible for keeping a large number of Runner’s World readers and staff going strong. In this talk, Dr. Metzl will help you avoid common injuries that sideline many runners with some simple moves you can add to your workouts that will keep you going well beyond the finish line.
- Jordan Metzl, M.D. – Sports Medicine Physician & Best-Selling Runner’s World Author
The Gear Geeks: Using Technology to Improve Your Running
Saturday, October 21
Time: Noon
We’ve reviewed more running and technology products than you can imagine. We’ve tested them, crunched the data, mixed and matched devices, and interpreted the output, all in an effort to understand how varied tech devices can help runners. Whether you are a beginner or a competitive runner, let us detail the products on the market and help you pick the right tech gear to help you reach your goals.
Self Defense
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: Noon
Personal safety on the run is important. This hands-on demonstration is designed to raise your awareness by teaching you to assess and avoid potentially unsafe situations. You will learn what to do to quickly and effectively protect yourself, if you find yourself in harm’s way.
How to Run the RW Half – Course Strategy
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 1 pm
We plotted the course, we trained on it, and now we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to conquer it. This detailed session will cover race strategy, and fill you in on where you’ll have to push and where you’ll get to cruise. We’ll also review all the basics: Learn about pace groups, family cheering zones, water stations, entertainment, and more.
- Chris Garges – Pace Group Captain
- Josh Nemzer– Event Logistics Director
- Bart Yasso – Race Director
Women’s Running: Celebrating the Female Runner
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 1:45 pm
Women have made great strides in our sport. They’ve only been allowed to run marathons for four decades, once doctors stopped claiming that tackling long distances could cause uteruses to fall out. Today, women make up the majority of finishers in most road races across the country. Check out our panel—which includes elites such as Sarah Hall, who continue to pave the way—and hear about the challenges and triumphs of women in the sport.
How to Keep Running: Injury Prevention with the experts from St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 2 pm
This conversation with medical experts covers how to avoid getting hurt—and how to recover if you do. Treating running injuries is their job, so who better to provide advice on warming up properly, when to stop and when to run through pain, and smart ways to recover quickly? They’ll also discuss effective cross-training techniques and how to keep your long-distance training on track, even if you get injured.
Run Better: Running Technique Seminar presented by Altra
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 2 pm
Location: the Visitor center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Join running technique coach and Altra founder Golden Harper for a 45-minute, hands-on, open–format seminar that will show you how to adopt efficient, low-impact running techniques to help you run more efficiently and avoid injuries. Whether you are just beginning or preparing for your next race, this “Run Better” seminar will help you run healthier.
- Golden Harper – founder, Altra
Run Better & Injury Free: The Myths & Science of Shoes, Feet, Form, & Injuries
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: the Visitor center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Join Altra founder Golden Harper as he tells how his lifetime running at an elite level, working at a running store, and studying running injuries in college led him to create Altra. Golden will also discuss running myths and marketing versus the actual science that will help you become a better, faster, injury–free runner.
• Golden Harper – founder, Altra
Bart Yasso, My Life on the Run: A New Chapter
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 3 pm
Runner's World Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso—the "Mayor of Running"—cheers on hundreds of runners crossing the finish lines of dozens of races. But around here, he’s more than that. He’s a local hero who came from the streets of Bethlehem to bring the joy of running to millions of people around the world. Join Bart in his hometown as he shares lessons, wisdom, and insights learned from running in more than 1,000 races near and far. Now just two months before he starts a new chapter of his life, learn where running is going to take the Mayor in 2018 and beyond…
Q & A With Ryan and Sara Hall: Elite Runners and Busy Parents
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 4:15 pm
Come hear a conversation with the Halls. Ryan is the U.S. half marathon record holder who has retired from competitive racing, and Sara finished sixth at the Tokyo Marathon in 2:28:26 earlier this year. The fast couple has embarked on an equally challenging phase in their lives—parents of four Ethiopian daughters (ages 5–15). Hear what it’s like to be two of the fastest American runners and why Ryan and Sara chose to adopt four young girls from half a world away.
Event schedule
- Fri, October 20, 2017 2:00 PM - Trail Running 101, Presented by Altra
- Fri, October 20, 2017 5:00 PM - How to Run the Hat Trick or Grand Slam
- Fri, October 20, 2017 6:00 PM - Bart Yasso’s Book Launch Party
- Sat, October 21, 2017 11:00 AM - Run Forever
- Sat, October 21, 2017 11:00 AM - Recovery Yoga
- Sat, October 21, 2017 12:00 PM - The Gear Geeks: Using Technology to Improve Your Running
- Sat, October 21, 2017 12:00 PM - Self Defense
- Sat, October 21, 2017 1:00 PM - How to Run the RW Half – Course Strategy
- Sat, October 21, 2017 1:45 PM - Women’s Running: Celebrating the Female Runner
- Sat, October 21, 2017 2:00 PM - Run Better: Running Technique Seminar presented by Altra
- Sat, October 21, 2017 2:00 PM - How to Keep Running: Injury Prevention with St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care
- Sat, October 21, 2017 3:00 PM - Bart Yasso, My Life on the Run: A New Chapter
- Sat, October 21, 2017 3:00 PM - Run Better & Injury Free: The Myths & Science of Shoes, Feet, Form, & Injuries
- Sat, October 21, 2017 4:15 PM - Q & A With Ryan and Sara Hall: Elite Runners and Busy Parents
Contact information
- Event contact
- Pop-Up
- half@runnersworld.com
