Mother's Day Run for the Roses
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Mother's Day Run for the Roses, Coplay PA
Mother's Day Run for the Roses takes place on May 10, 2026 at the Ironton Rail Trail in Coplay, PA. The event features multiple distances so participants can choose the option that fits them best.
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Combo 5K and 10K
The half marathon is two loops of a base 5.25 mile circuit on smooth asphalt; each loop includes an out-and-back spur that makes the loop 6.55 miles. Start and finish are next to the Cement Kilns. The course is generally flat, with a low point of 365 feet and a high point of 389 feet, and a total elevation gain of 184 feet per 6.55 mile loop. One section rises about 30 feet over three tenths of a mile. Aid stations with water and Gatorade are located about every two miles.
Event amenities include a race t-shirt, finisher medal, ankle running socks, live text and email results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for registrations completed three weeks in advance. All women runners receive a fresh rose at the finish. First time half marathon and combo finishers receive a plaque. There is a non-binary registration option with separate overall and age group awards. Awards are available immediately after finishing; top overall and age group placings are recognized. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
