Run for the Elk Race Festival

The Run for the Elk Race Festival is a scenic running event held in Emporium, Pennsylvania, known as the "Elk Capital of Pennsylvania," home to nearly 1,000 wild elk. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, the festival offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a combo 5K/10K option. The marathon course is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier featuring two loops along the West Creek Industrial Trail.

Participants receive a t-shirt, medal, and running socks, with first-time half and full marathon finishers awarded commemorative plaques. The event embraces inclusivity with a non-binary registration option and offers a 10% discount for service members and their families. The festival promises a fun, well-organized race experience with beautiful medals, live results, free finish line photos, and post-race food. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.