YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon

APR
19
2026
A spring running event on Harrisburg City Island with half, quarter and eighth distances available in person and virtually. The course passes bridges and the Susquehanna River and finishes at the Harrisburg Beach Club.
Sun 19 Apr 2026
13 miles 7 miles 3 miles

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YMCA Harrisburg Halfity Half Marathon

The YMCA Harrisburg Halfity Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, on Harrisburg City Island in Harrisburg, PA 17101. Entering its sixth year, the event offers multiple distance options and both in-person and virtual participation.

Distances:

  • 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 1/4 Marathon (6.55 miles)
  • 1/8 Marathon (3.27 miles)

The event includes a Walkers option for the half marathon and virtual entries for each distance; virtual registrants receive a mailed race packet and a separate shipping invoice for add-on merchandise. Add-on event merchandise is available with limited quantities possibly sold on race day but not guaranteed.

The course traverses Harrisburg bridges, passes the Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, and culminates at the Harrisburg Beach Club on City Island where post-race nutrition and refreshments are provided. All participants receive a finisher medal and a t-shirt.

Age minimums are specified by distance: 13 years and older for the half marathon and walkers, 10 years and older for the quarter, and 8 years and older for the eighth marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles)
13 mi
Walkers – 1/2 Marathon
7 mi
1/4 Marathon (6.55 Miles)
3 mi
1/8 Marathon (3.27 Miles)
Virtual – 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles)
Virtual – 1/4 Marathon (6.55 Miles)
Virtual – 1/8 Marathon (3.27 Miles)