Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via
Sunday, September 9, 2012
from Allentown thru Bethlehem to Easton

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The Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via (LVHN Marathon) is a unique five-person Team Relay, Full and Half Marathon, and 5K Walk.  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 course 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).

The LVHN Marathon raises money for Via of the Lehigh Valley’s services for children and adults with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.  Serving the community since 1954, Via helps children and adults from birth through retirement focusing in Children’s Services, Community Connections and Employment.  Via provides therapeutic services for children, employment solutions for adults and helps people live a life of significance in the community. 

Thanks to the cooperation of the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Salisbury Township, Bethlehem Township, Freemansburg and Palmer Township, this Marathon spans Lehigh and Northampton counties, covering Lehigh Valley Health Network and Via’s service areas, and attracts runners from the entire east coast to raise money for Via.

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The LVHN Marathon raises money for Via of the Lehigh Valley’s services for children and adults with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Serving the community since 1954, Via helps children and adults from birth through retirement focusing in Children’s Services, Community Connections and Employment. Via provides therapeutic services for children, employment solutions for adults and helps people live a life of significance in the community. Help build a stronger community, a community that provides opportunities for children and adults of all ability levels, a community that provides resources to help people live, work and connect in their neighborhoods, and a community that embraces all of its members. Learn more about Via's programs.