Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon
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Event
The Great Appalachian Valley Race is scheduled for July 18, 2026 at Shippensburg Township Park, 304 Britton Rd, Shippensburg, PA. The event is listed as rain or shine.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Combo 5K and 10K
Race details
The course follows the rail trail on an out-and-back route that is described as flat and fast through countryside. Aid stations are located every 2 miles with water and Gatorade available; turnarounds will be clearly marked. Pre-race packet pickup is offered the day before and on race morning; personalized bibs are available for registrations completed three weeks in advance.
Entry fees include a t-shirt, finisher medal and running socks. All entrants receive a medal and socks; first-time half marathon and combo-platter finishers receive a commemorative plaque. There is a 4 hour time limit for all events. Awards are offered for overall Top 1 in Male/Female/X divisions and Top 3 in age groups; a non-binary registration option has its own overall and age-group awards. The event provides live/text/email results and free finish-line photos. Registration options listed include sample prices: Half Marathon $80, 10K $40, 5K $40, Combo $65. A 10% discount on race entry is listed for service members and their families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.