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Harrisburg Marathon
Harrisburg Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and Relay event held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, Relay
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat / low
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- hbgyrun.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 315 ft gain, 314 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Harrisburg Marathon
Celebrate 54 years of the YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half & Relay with us! This Boston-qualifier has been affectionately dubbed the “Mini-Boston” — not just in being a stepping stone to one of the most prestigious races in the country, but because Harrisburg’s heart comes alive as thousands of runners and spectators cheer you on throughout the course all the way to the finish line. This fast, flat marathon winds through urban street, forested paths, across bridges, and through natural features u…
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #27 (BQ rate 17.8%, PR score 99.3, Mostly Flat); Boston qualifier
- Notes
- Large capital-area race weekend.
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Harrisburg Marathon: common questions
- When is the Harrisburg Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where is the Harrisburg Marathon held?
- In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Harrisburg Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and Relay.
- How many people run the Harrisburg Marathon?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Harrisburg Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Harrisburg Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from hbgyrun.org, checked September 24, 2026).
- What time does the Harrisburg Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Harrisburg Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 315 ft gain, 314 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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