Pennsylvania · Marathon

2026-2027 Marathons in Pennsylvania

Every upcoming Marathon in Pennsylvania, all 16 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

16 upcoming marathons · 7 with finish-time stats

5K Races 35910K Races 88Half Marathons 65Ultramarathons 14
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Pennsylvania races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field631 finishersYMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relayin the Marathon

Pennsylvania Marathons by City

Harrisburg 2York 2Blairsville 1Easton 1Philadelphia 1Wayne 1Lackawaxen 1Mertztown 1Jim Thorpe 1Ohiopyle 1Beaver Falls 1Wellsboro 1Emporium 1Greentown 1

The Next Marathons in Pennsylvania

16 total
Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M Harrisburg, PA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Register Sun, Nov 1, 2026Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay Blairsville, PAMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $70Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay Harrisburg, PAMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $126Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026D&L RaceFest Easton, PAHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $150Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style Philadelphia, PAMarathonHalf MarathonRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027ChesCo Race Fest Wayne, PAHalf MarathonMarathon50KFrom $85Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at York, PA (11) York, PA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Two Rivers Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Lackawaxen, PA52.4 MilesMarathonHalf Marathon15KFrom $90Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027Fifth Street Rock Monster Mertztown, PAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $75Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Jim Thorpe, PAHalf MarathonMarathon7 Miles39.3 MilesFrom $119Details Sat, May 1, 2027Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Ohiopyle, PAMarathonHalf Marathon5K10KFrom $80Details Sun, May 2, 2027York Marathon and Half Marathon York, PAMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $70Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Pennsylvania

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most marathons?

Harrisburg (2), York (2), Blairsville (1), Easton (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most marathons held in Pennsylvania?

November is the busiest month for Marathon races in Pennsylvania, with 4 of the 16, followed by April with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Pennsylvania Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 Marathon races in Pennsylvania with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:24:39, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail Marathon races in Pennsylvania?

Yes, 4 races around Pennsylvania get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.