OrthoLite, headquartered in Amherst, Mass., is the world's leading supplier of open-cell foam insoles found in more than 140 million shoes each year, including ASICS, Clarks, New Balance, Merrell, Nike, Puma, Vans and Timberland. OrthoLite combines polyurethane and recycled rubber to provide superior cushioning, comfort, breathability and durability. OrthoLite insoles can now be purchased through a partnership with Amazon. For every pair of insoles sold, OrthoLite will donate $1 to the Level Field Fund, a grant-giving program that strives to bridge gaps in funding to uniquely talented athletes.
Held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the festival weekend on October 18-20 includes seminars, live music, running films, a prerace dinner with Runner's World editors, kids races, children's programming, and a children's competitive mile with prize money going to the top 6 winners' schools (Friday), 5K and 10K races (Saturday) and Half marathon (Sunday).