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Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

📅 July 25, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Emporium · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 26, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

26.2 mi13.1 mi9.3 mi6.2 mi3.1 mi

About

The Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K takes place in Emporium, Pennsylvania, known as the "Elk Capital of Pennsylvania," on July 25, 2027. The program includes a full marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km), which is a Boston Marathon qualifier, a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km), a 10K, a 5K and a 5K-plus-10K combo (15 km). The marathon and half start at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 7:45 a.m. and the 10K at 8:45 a.m.

Participants can earn unique medals and apparel, and first-time half marathon or marathon finishers receive a commemorative plaque. Registration includes a nonbinary category and discounts for veterans. Scenic courses run through Pennsylvania's wild elk country, and early start options and race guidelines are in place to ensure a well-organized experience for every runner.

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