Wellness
Your guide to fitness, healthcare, mental health, and wellness resources in the Lehigh Valley.
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Your Guide to the Lehigh Valley's Best Running Races in 2026
From the Bethlehem Running Festival to the D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke's, the Lehigh Valley hosts dozens of running events throughout the year. Here are the races every runner in the valley should know about.
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The Rodale Institute: Where American Organic Farming Was Born
The Rodale Institute near Kutztown sits on 386 acres and is home to the longest running organic vs. conventional farming trial in North America. Public tours, pick-your-own fruit, and the annual Organic Field Day connect the Lehigh Valley to the birthplace of American organic agriculture.
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South Mountain Preserve: 440 Acres of Forest Therapy in the Heart of the Valley
South Mountain Wildlands Preserve offers nearly 12 miles of woodland trails across 440 acres of untouched forest. For hikers, trail runners, and anyone who needs to unplug, it is one of the most accessible natural escapes in the Lehigh Valley.
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Aardvark Sports Shop: Fitting Runners in Bethlehem Since 1984
Aardvark Sports Shop has been the Lehigh Valley's go-to running store since 1984. Located in downtown Bethlehem, this locally owned specialty shop analyzes your gait, measures your feet, and hosts free weekly group runs for all paces.
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The D&L Trail: 165 Miles of Wellness Running Through the Lehigh Valley
The Delaware and Lehigh Trail stretches 165 miles from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol, with some of its most scenic sections running through the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Walkers, runners, and cyclists use it every day for fitness, fresh air, and a few hours away from screens.
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Lehigh Gap Nature Center: From Superfund Site to Wellness Sanctuary
Lehigh Gap Nature Center is the first and only environmental education center in America built on a former Superfund site. With 756 acres and 13 miles of trails along the Appalachian Mountains, it is one of the valley's most remarkable places to walk, breathe, and reconnect with nature.
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Leading Edge Martial Arts: Voted Best in the Lehigh Valley 18 Years Running
Leading Edge Martial Arts has been voted the best martial arts school in the Lehigh Valley for 18 consecutive years. With locations in Allentown and Bethlehem, LEMA brings discipline, fitness, and confidence to students of all ages.
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Glasbern Inn: A 150 Acre Farm Retreat for When You Need to Disappear
Glasbern Inn and Spa sits on 150 acres of former farmland in Fogelsville, with roots dating to 1787. Walking trails, a seasonal outdoor pool, farm-to-table dining, and spa services make it the Lehigh Valley's most complete wellness retreat.
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BBB Fitness and Wellness: The Women Only Gym That Grew from a Mobile Studio
Brianna Lubarsky started BBB Fitness as a mobile personal training business in 2022. By January 2026, she had a brick and mortar women only gym in Moore Township with customized programs, group classes, and nutrition plans built on her medical background.
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Salt Cove Wellness: Himalayan Salt Therapy and Mindfulness in Bath
Salt Cove Wellness in Bath offers Himalayan salt cave sessions, meditation workshops, Reiki, and children's programs in a deeply calming space. It is one of the Lehigh Valley's most unique wellness destinations.
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Lehigh Valley Road Runners: From 9 Members to 600 and Still Growing
The Lehigh Valley Road Runners started with just 9 members in 1993. Today nearly 600 runners strong, LVRR manages 19 races a year, offers training programs, and funds college scholarships through one of the most active running clubs in Pennsylvania.
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The Velodrome: How a Publisher's Dream Created an Olympic Cycling Legacy in the Lehigh Valley
Robert Rodale built a cycling track near Trexlertown in 1975. Fifty years later, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center has produced 140 national champions, 7 world champions, and 3 Olympic medalists. It is the most active velodrome in America.
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Healing Hands: Nearly 30 Years of Wellness on Bethlehem's Main Street
Jennifer Burns opened Healing Hands Massage and Wellness Center on Main Street in Bethlehem at age 22. Nearly three decades and six Best Massage awards later, the center has grown from three rooms to an entire building.
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Bart Yasso: The Mayor of Running Lives Right Here in the Lehigh Valley
Bart Yasso grew up in Fountain Hill and spent 30 years as Chief Running Officer at Runner's World in Emmaus. The inventor of the Yasso 800s still lives in Center Valley and hosts the annual Bethlehem Running Festival.
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How the Rodale Family Made the Lehigh Valley America's Wellness Capital
Organic farming. Runner's World magazine. The Velodrome. Prevention magazine. All of it traces back to one family in Emmaus. The Rodale legacy shaped not just the Lehigh Valley but the entire American wellness movement.
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SteelCore Studio: A Former NYC Ballet Dancer Brings Pilates to Bethlehem
Marisa Cerveris danced with the New York City Ballet before opening SteelCore Studio on West Broad Street in Bethlehem. Her boutique Pilates and barre studio features a sprung floor, reformers, and athleisure lines she designed herself.
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The Spa at Wind Creek: 14,000 Square Feet of Luxury on the 15th Floor
Perched on the 15th floor of Wind Creek Bethlehem, this 14,000 square foot spa offers cryotherapy, infrared saunas, aromatherapy steam rooms, and panoramic views of the Lehigh Valley. It is the most luxurious wellness experience in the region.
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Queen's Nutritional Products: 50 Plus Years of Healthy Living in Allentown
Queen's Nutritional Products on Pennsylvania Avenue in Allentown has been serving the Lehigh Valley since 1971. With in-house roasted nuts, organic produce, grass-fed meats, and a staff with 115 combined years of service, it is a valley institution.
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Frey's Better Foods: Three Generations of Natural Living in Hellertown
Frey's Better Foods on Main Street in Hellertown has been the Lehigh Valley's go-to natural food store for over 40 years. Founded in 1983, now in its third generation, it carries everything from organic produce to raw milk to hemp products.
