YMCA Harrisburg Marathon
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YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay
The YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay takes place on Sunday November 8, 2026 in Harrisburg, PA with event staging at Harrisburg City Island. The race has been held since 1973 and presents multiple race options over the same weekend.
Distances and event formats include:
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- 4-Person Marathon Relay team of 4
- Walkers Marathon early start option
- Virtual Marathon and Virtual Half Marathon
- Registration Donation Marathon and Registration Donation Half Marathon
The marathon course runs through urban streets, forested paths, across bridges, and along riverfront areas around Pennsylvania's capital city. Packet and event details note that virtual participants receive mailed race packets and a separate shipping invoice.
All participants receive a finisher medal and a cotton hoodie. Additional event merchandise is available as an add on and may be distributed the day of the event in limited quantities. Volunteer roles listed for the event include course marshals, water station attendants, packet pick up, and setup and teardown.
The event is organized by the YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay and is associated with the Harrisburg Area YMCA mission to support programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
