York Marathon
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Event
The York Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in York, PA. The event is hosted by the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA and uses chip timing. Both races are USATF certified and are open to runners aged 16 and older. Registration closes on April 30, 2026. Guaranteed race shirts are offered to runners registered by April 15, 2026.
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Course and logistics
Both races start at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA and finish in the City of York near Lafayette Plaza / W. Market St. The course is described as flat, beginning on city streets and then transitioning to the York County Heritage Rail Trail. The trail surface is compacted crushed stone. Course maps are provided for each distance.
Packet pickup and bag check are located at the YMCA. Free parking is available at the Susquehanna Commerce Center between the start and finish. Locker rooms and showers are available at the YMCA. Portable toilets are placed at the start, finish and along the course.
Support and policies
Water stations and Gu gels are provided approximately every two miles; Gatorade flavor is Lemon-Lime and listed Gu flavors include Vanilla, Chocolate Outrage and Raspberry Lemonade. Four first aid tents are staffed by WellSpan Sports Medicine on course and at the finish. Traffic control and trail communications are provided by a professional traffic safety company and licensed amateur radio operators. Pacers are not provided. Jogging strollers and dogs are not permitted. Deferral and transfer rules are specified by the race organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
