Conquer the Canyon Race Festival
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Event overview
Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival takes place on July 25, 2026 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania at 5440 US-6, Wellsboro, PA 16901. The festival offers multiple race distances on the same day.
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Combo 5K & 10K
Entry includes a race t-shirt, finisher medal and running ankle socks. Personalized bibs are available for runners who register at least three weeks in advance. Live results (online/text/email) and free finish-line photos are provided.
Course, awards and logistics
The full marathon is certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier (certification number PA22017NP) and is two loops of the half marathon course. The half marathon is an out-and-back loop with a turnaround at 6.5543 miles. The first 4.2 miles of the half are paved and hilly, ending near a scenic overlook; the next 2.3 miles are a hard-packed dirt trail with little auto traffic. The 5K goes out 1.55 miles and returns; the 10K goes out 3.1 miles and returns.
All first-time half and full marathon finishers receive a commemorative plaque in addition to their medal. Awards include top overall finishers and age-group awards in male, female and non-binary categories (age groups: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+). There are no early starts for the 5K and 10K; an early-start option is offered for the half and full with no awards for early starts.
Pre-race packet pickup is available Friday evening at the event start/finish area (maintenance sheds on Colton Road, 0.5 miles in from the Burnin' Barrel Bar and Restaurant on Route 6). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
