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Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, United States
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km8.05 km
City RunMulti-Day+1
USRegional Running Calendar
Running races in Pennsylvania
46 verified events (6 confirmed dates) and 184 races in Pennsylvania with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events466 confirmed dates
Competitions184Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 100 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+450 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh, United States
May 2, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+2
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Enders Harrisburg Marathon
Harrisburg, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km
Lakes & PondsCity Run+4
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Pie Gobbler de Hughesville
Hughesville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km+1
City RunPublic Park
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Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100
Emmaus, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km50 km26 km13 km+1
City RunPublic Park+1
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Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon Race Festival
Ohiopyle, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
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Course Ninja du parc Cousler
York, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park
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Rocky Run - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km16 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | Philadelphia Marathon | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8.05 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2027 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Enders Harrisburg Marathon | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Pie Gobbler de Hughesville | Hughesville, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100 | Emmaus, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 100 km50 km26 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon Race Festival | Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja du parc Cousler | York, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Rocky Run - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 21.1 km16 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest | Northampton, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Easter Run for Hope Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Turkey Hill Country Classic Half Marathon | Washington Boro, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Blazer Run | Downingtown, Pennsylvania, US | Trail Running | 8 km5 km2 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Pennsylvania (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 46 public events and 184 individual races, including 6 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Hughesville. Notable events in the selection include Philadelphia Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, and Enders Harrisburg Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 100 km, reaching up to +450 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Pennsylvania includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Pennsylvania?
RunningCompass currently lists 46 verified events with 184 individual races in Pennsylvania. A total of 6 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Philadelphia Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, and Enders Harrisburg Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Pennsylvania?
Events in Pennsylvania focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 100 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Hughesville.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Pennsylvania?
The most selective courses in Pennsylvania climb up to +450 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Pennsylvania?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.