Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Mother's Day Run for the Roses is scheduled for May 10, 2026 in Coplay, Pennsylvania at the Ironton Rail Trail (245 N 2nd St.). The event offers these race options:
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Combo 5K and 10K
All registrants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and a pair of running ankle socks. Women runners receive a fresh rose at the finish line. First-time half marathon and combo finishers receive a commemorative plaque. A 10% entry discount is available for active service members and their families. Walkers and families are welcome. The event includes post-race food and drink and a finish line arch.
Course and race details
All races start and finish at the same point next to the Cement Kilns. The half marathon is two loops of a generally flat loop that measures 6.55 miles per loop on paved asphalt. Course elevations range from 365 to 389 feet, with about 184 feet of elevation gain per loop and one short area that gains 30 feet in 0.3 mile. The 10K follows the same loop with a shorter out-and-back spur. Aid stations with water and Gatorade are provided about every two miles. Additional amenities include live/text/email results, free finish-line photos, and personalized bibs for those who register at least three weeks before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
