Run for the Elk Race Festival
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Run for the Elk Race Festival
The Run for the Elk Race Festival takes place in Emporium, Pennsylvania, at E. 3rd and Chestnut Street along the West Creek Industrial Trail on July 25, 2027. The event offers multiple race options over a single day.
Distances offered include:
- 26.2 Miles Full Marathon
- 13.1 Miles Half Marathon
- 6.2 Miles 10K
- 3.1 Miles 5K
- Combo entry for 5K and 10K
The Full Marathon course is listed with certification number PA22019NP and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. First-time half marathon and marathon finishers receive a commemorative plaque in addition to the finisher’s medal. Entry fees include a medal and lanyard, a T-shirt, and running ankle socks.
The event includes a non-binary registration option and a veteran discount of 10 percent for service members and their families. Early start policy: no early starts for the 5K and 10K; a single early start is offered for the half marathon and full marathon with no awards for early starts. Early-start participants are asked to maintain a pace of about 15 minutes per mile or slower; unusually fast early-start performances may not receive an official time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
