Team Vark
- Date
- July 11 – October 10, 2026
- Location
- 559 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA
- Distance
- Half Marathon Training Group · 10K Training Group · 5K Training Group
From the Organizer
Team Vark 2026 registration opens March 31, 2026 and is open to the first 200 people.
Team Vark is more than just a group—it's a community of runners united by a love for the sport and the camaraderie it brings. Supported by Aardvark Sports Shop, we come together for our Saturday morning runs to push ourselves, share the experience, and inspire each other. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just enjoying the journey, you're part of the team.
Training should be stress free!! We hope that you ultimately find the right program for you, but you can switch training programs to fit your needs with no additional cost. Feel free to explore another group for a trial period, or for a more permanent switch, reach out to us at teamvark@aardvarksportsshop.com via email.
5k training: For the beginner to experienced runner. No running experience needed!
10k training: For the beginner to experienced runner. We recommend being able to complete a 5k within 6 months before Team Vark training starts in June.
Half Marathon training: For the intermediate beginner to experienced runner. Due to logistics, staffing, and safety, we recommend that you're able to comfortably complete 5 miles, without walking, within 6 months before Team Vark training starts on July 11th.
This year our season will be 15 weeks long, starting on July 11th and ending with Bethlehem Running Festival on October 16th-18th. This includes 14 training runs leading up to race weekend. Runners on Team Vark will receive...
- Team Vark race day shirt
- 10% OFF at Aardvark Sports Shop from April 1st to October 31st
- Weekly training runs
- Supplemented training schedule
- Discounted entry to Bethlehem Running Festival
- Team Vark Afterparty
We hope you join us for our 14th season of Team Vark in 2026!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
87°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethlehem, PA
Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Team Vark, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Bethlehem, PA
Moravian Academy Lions Invitational CC Meet-2026
Less than a mile away
2026 Celtic Classic 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
Oktoberfest 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
2026 Bethlehem Running Festival
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Team Vark?
- Team Vark is a running race held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Team Vark?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at 559 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Team Vark?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Team Vark
Jul 11, 2026