Run for the Elk Race Festival
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Event overview
Run for the Elk Race Festival is a multi-distance road event held in Emporium, Pennsylvania, on July 26, 2026. The festival includes the following events: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Combo 5K and 10K. The venue is the West Creek Industrial Trail at E. 3rd and Chestnut Street in Emporium. Organizers note Emporium is the "Elk Capital of Pennsylvania" and is located in the state’s wild elk area.
Race details and services
Entry fees include a race t-shirt, finisher medal and running socks. Other event amenities listed by the organizer include pizza and salad from a local restaurant, live/text/email results, free finish line photos, personalized bibs if registered at least three weeks in advance, and finish line video. A 10% discount on race entry is available for service members and their family. Non-binary registration is offered.
Course, timing and awards
The full marathon is stated to be a Boston Marathon qualifier; the marathon consists of two loops. The 5K is described as 1.55 miles out and back; the 10K is 3.1 miles out and back. The half marathon, 10K and 5K have a four-hour time limit. The marathon has an option for an early start that provides additional finish time. There will not be a formal awards ceremony; awards can be picked up after finishing. Overall awards include Top 1 M/F/X and Top 3 M/F/X in age-group categories (15 & under; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+). First-time half and full marathon finishers receive a commemorative plaque. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
