What race distances can I run in York?
York has 5K (9), 10K (6), Half Marathon (8). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Pennsylvania · Race calendar
Running Races in York, Pennsylvania
Upcoming running races in and near York, Pennsylvania - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
17 upcoming races · 5 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The York races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Aug 8, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, 13.1M at York, PA (32) York, PAFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Paws for Wellness Bearcat 5K Run/Walk York, PAFrom $35Register Sat, Aug 22, 202628th Annual Rail Trail 10-Miler York, PAFrom $55Details Sat, Aug 29, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at York, PA (35) York, PAFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at York, PA (37) York, PAFrom $30Register Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - York, PA York, PAFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Shiloh, PA York, PAFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at York, PA (41) York, PAFrom $30Register Sun, Oct 18, 2026Fleet Feet Half Marathon York, PAFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Kindness 5K York, PAFrom $25Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at York, PA (46) York, PAFrom $30Register Thu, Nov 26, 2026York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K York, PAFrom $5Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at York, PA (50) York, PAFrom $30Register Sun, Dec 27, 2026YRRC Winter Series 2025 - 2026 John Rudy 5 Miler York, PAFreeRegister Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K York York, PAFrom $40Details Sat, May 1, 2027THE LAST ONE STANDING York, PAFrom $35Details Sun, May 2, 2027York Marathon and Half Marathon York, PAFrom $50Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in York
When is race season in York?
August is the busiest month for races in York, with 4 of the 17, followed by September with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in York?
6 of the 17 races in York already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are York races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 races in York with published results, the typical median finish is around 1:36:01, 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.
Where can I train for a race in York?
Browse York run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.