About the York Marathon and Half Marathon
The course starts on city streets at a YMCA, then shifts onto a rail trail that carries runners through the bulk of the distance. That trail surface is compacted crushed stone, which runs firm and smooth underfoot. The route is point-to-point, finishing near the Colonial Courthouse at Lafayette Plaza in the center of the city. The terrain is flat throughout, and the course is USATF certified.
Packet pickup runs the two days before the race at the same YMCA where the marathon begins, with a brief window on race morning as well. Parking is in the lot off Clarke Avenue adjacent to the building, and runners enter through the back. Water, Gatorade, and Gu gels are spaced out along the course, and first aid tents are positioned both on the trail and at the finish.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
390finishers
1:15:18winner
2:04:15median
4:32:44cutoff
Top 3: Andy Loy (1:15:18) · Michael Norton (1:23:02) · Joe Grula (1:25:22)
26.2 Miles · 2026 results
235finishers
2:34:24winner
4:05:14median
6:53:06cutoff
Top 3: Nathaniel Alter (2:34:24) · Tyler Gray (2:41:26) · Elias Dimitrakopoulos (2:42:24)
The York Marathon and Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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.
Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles5/2/2027 06:00$70
13.1 Miles5/2/2027 07:00$50
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