York Marathon
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Event overview
The York Marathon and Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, in York, PA. The event includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
The race is chip timed and the marathon course is USATF certified. Entry fees listed are $70 for the marathon and $50 for the half marathon. The events are open to runners age 16 and older. Registration closes April 30, 2026. Runners who register by April 15, 2026 are guaranteed a moisture-wicking short-sleeved race shirt. All finishers receive a finisher medal. Overall male and female winners and age division 1st-3rd place finishers will be recognized.
Course and logistics
The race begins at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, 90 N. Newberry St, and finishes near W. Market St at Lafayette Plaza by the Colonial Courthouse. The flat course starts on city streets and transitions to the York County Heritage Rail Trail. The trail surface is compacted crushed stone.
Water stations provide water and Gu gels are placed every 2 miles. Gatorade offered is lemon-lime; Gu flavors listed include vanilla, chocolate outrage and raspberry lemonade. Race safety includes managed intersections, amateur radio communication on the trail, and four first aid tents staffed by WellSpan Sports Medicine. Restrooms are available inside the YMCA and portable toilets are located at the start, finish and about every 2 miles. Packet pickup is at the YMCA on the days before and the morning of the event. Pacers are not provided. Marathon entries may be changed to the half marathon without refund of the price difference. Deferral and transfer rules apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
