Run for the Elk Race Festival
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Event details
The Run for the Elk Race Festival will take place on July 26, 2026 in Emporium, Pennsylvania, at the West Creek Industrial Trail (E. 3rd and Chestnut St.). The event includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The full marathon is a certified Boston qualifier (certification number PA22017NP). The marathon course is two loops. The 5K follows an out-and-back route of about 1.55 miles out and return. The 10K goes out 3.1 miles and returns to the finish.
Registration, amenities and awards
Registration options listed include Full Marathon ($80), Half Marathon ($80), 10K ($40), 5K ($40), and a Combo 5K & 10K ($65). All registrants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and a free pair of socks. Additional event amenities include pizza and salad provided by Fox’s Pizza in Emporium, free finish line photos, and live/text/email results. Personalized bibs are available for those who register at least three weeks in advance.
First-time finishers in the half marathon, full marathon and combo platter receive a plaque. Awards include Top 1 M/F/X overall for each distance and Top 3 M/F/X in age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.