York Marathon
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York Marathon and Half Marathon : May 3, 2026
The York Marathon and Half Marathon takes place Sunday, May 3, 2026, in York, Pennsylvania. The event is hosted by the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA (90 N. Newberry St.) and finishes near Lafayette Plaza / W. Market St. It includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Registration details: the marathon entry fee is $70 and the half marathon fee is $50. Registration closes April 30, 2026. Both events are open to ages 16 and older. The marathon course is USATF certified and timing is chip-based.
Course, services and policies
The course starts on city streets and transitions to the York County Heritage Rail Trail. The rail trail surface is compacted crushed stone. Water stations offer water and Gatorade (lemon-lime); Gu energy gels are available every 2 miles in specified flavors. Race safety includes staffed traffic control, amateur radio communications on the trail, and four first aid tents provided by WellSpan Sports Medicine (three on course, one at the finish).
Facilities include packet pickup at the YMCA, bag check at the Member Service Desk, locker-room access, portable toilets at the start, finish and along the course, and post-race food items. Pacers are not provided. Jogging strollers and dogs are not allowed. Deferral and transfer rules apply; marathon entrants may move to the half marathon with no refund for the price difference, and registrations may not be transferred to another individual. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
