Conquer the Canyon Race Festival
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About the race
Conquer the Canyon Race Festival is a multi-distance running event in Wellsboro, PA, held on roads and trails near a scenic overlook. The event includes several race distances and festival features at a single location on US-6.
Distances offered:
- Full Marathon - 26.2 Miles
- Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles
- 10K - 6.2 Miles
- 5K - 3.1 Miles
- Combo 5K and 10K - combined entry option
Course and format details: the route combines paved, hilly road and a hard-packed dirt trail section with minimal roots or potholes. The half marathon is an out-and-back loop that goes out 6.5543 miles to a turnaround; the marathon is two loops of the half marathon course. The 5K goes out 1.55 miles and returns to the finish; the 10K goes out 3.1 miles and returns. The full marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier (certification PA22017NP).
Race operations and awards: an early-start option is available for the half and full; there are no early starts for the 5K and 10K, and early starters are not eligible for awards. First-time half and marathon finishers receive a commemorative plaque in addition to the finisher medal. A non-binary registration option is available with its own overall and age-group awards.
Entries include event SWAG: medal and lanyard, T-shirt, and running ankle socks. A 10% discount is offered for service members and their families. Special two-day pricing and an "I Did The Double" shirt are offered for participants who race both days of a linked weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
