Run for the Elk Race Festival
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Event overview
Run for the Elk Race Festival is scheduled for July 26, 2026 in Emporium, Pennsylvania. The event takes place on the West Creek Industrial Trail at E. 3rd and Chestnut Street and runs rain or shine. Distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Combo 5K & 10K
Details and services
The full marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier and uses a two-loop marathon course. The 5K and 10K are out-and-back courses (5K goes out 1.55 miles and returns; 10K goes out 3.1 miles and returns). Time limits: the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K have a four-hour time limit; the marathon has an option that provides at least 6.5 hours to finish. Early-start policy: no early starts for the 5K or 10K; a single early start is available for the half and full, with no awards for early starters.
Entry fees and options listed include standard prices of $80 for the marathon and half marathon, $40 for the 5K and 10K, and $65 for the 5K+10K combo. A 10% discount is available for service members and family. All registrants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and socks; first-time half and full finishers receive a plaque. Awards include overall top placements and age-group top-three awards. Free finish-line photos and live results are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
