
From the Organizer
Join us for the Bethany walk/run located at Lancaster Bible College during Homecoming to support Safe Families for Children, keeping children safe and families together in Pennsylvania.
By participating, you'll raise awareness of and provide crucial support for families facing challenges like poverty, homelessness, and health issues. Together, we can make a lasting impact by building stronger, united communities.
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Registration includes a t-shirt, race number, and admission to Lancaster Homecoming Day. Race materials will only be available to pick up on the morning of the race. Please arrive early to receive your materials and be at the race starting line by 9:30 AM.
Contact johndizon@bethany.org for more info
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
57,683
as of 2023
Elevation
395 ft
Nearest Airport
LNS
Lancaster Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Bethany of Central PA - Walk in Love
Sep 19, 2026