Celebrate 54 years of the YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half & Relay with us! This Boston-qualifier has been affectionately dubbed the “Mini-Boston” — not just in being a stepping stone to one of the most prestigious races in the country, but because Harrisburg’s heart comes alive as thousands of runners and spectators cheer you on throughout the course all the way to the finish line. This fast, flat marathon winds through urban street, forested paths, across bridges, and through natural features unique to Pennsylvania’s capital city on the river.
AWARD CEREMONY The ceremony for the Half Marathon will begin at 10:30am The ceremony for the Marathon will begin at 11:45am AWARD NOTES Marathon and Half Marathon overall awards are based on gun time Marathon and Half Marathon age group awards are based on chip time Relay awards are based on cumulative time (total of all four participants) MARATHON AWARDS Overall Awards (1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for all four categories below) Overall male Overall female Overall male masters (40+) Overall fe
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.2 Miles | $75.00 | Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| $85.00 | Jan 19 | Mar 30 | |
| $95.00 | Mar 31 | May 30 | |
| $105.00 | May 31 | Jul 30 | |
| $115.00 | Jul 31 | Sep 24 | |
| $126.00 | Sep 25 | Oct 29 | |
| $137.00 | Oct 30 | Nov 7 | |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 643 | 3:57:45 | 2:24:40 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3:50:53 | 3:17:51 |
| 2023 | 464 | 4:04:54 | 2:39:57 |
| 2022 | 515 | 4:07:10 | 2:34:26 |
| 2021 | 586 | 3:58:12 | 2:30:43 |
| 2020 | 506 | 3:55:42 | 2:22:04 |
| 2019 | 655 | 4:10:48 | 2:36:03 |
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26.2 Miles: Participant Shirt
13.1 Miles: Participant Shirt
| $140.00 |
| Nov 8 |
| Nov 8 |
| 13.1 Miles | $70.00 | Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| $80.00 | Jan 19 | Mar 30 |
| $85.00 | Mar 31 | May 30 |
| $90.00 | May 31 | Jul 30 |
| $100.00 | Jul 31 | Sep 24 |
| $106.00 | Sep 25 | Oct 29 |
| $117.00 | Oct 30 | Nov 7 |
| $120.00 | Nov 8 | Nov 8 |
This event SOLD OUT last year, so don't wait to register. REGISTRATION SPOTS ARE LIMITED. ONCE SOLD OUT, REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. In-person registration is available at packet pickups and race day morning, while spots are available . Online registration remains open through Saturday, Nov 8th at 5PM. Online registration and in-person registration are both completed in RunSignUp. Paper registrations are not offered. On race day, online registration is closed with in-person registrat
Packet Pickup Times and Locations: Friday, November 7, 2025 Inside Track (6301 Grayson Rd # 22, Harrisburg, PA 17111) 4:00 - 7:00PM Saturday, November 8, 2025 East Shore YMCA (701 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101) 10:00AM - 3:00PM Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Race Day) City Island (245 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101) 6:00 - 8:00AM Virtual participants should not come to packet pickup. Please see the Virtual Participant tab for more information. Can I pick up for another person? Yes, that is
6:30 AM Full Marathon Walkers 7:30 AM Full Marathon & Relay (Leg #1) 8:15 AM Half Marathon 2:30 PM Course Closes NOTE: Participants must start at the appropriate time for their registered distance. Full marathon participants (not including those signed up as walkers) must start at 7:30AM. Half marathon participants must start at 8:15AM. _____________________________________ Start Zones Participants should find the appropriate start zone at the start line based on their estimated finish time.
REGISTRATION SPOTS ARE LIMITED . ONCE SOLD OUT, REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. Full Marathon (26.2 miles) Aug 1 - Sept 30 - $115 Oct 1 - Oct 30 - $125 Oct 31 - Nov 8 (until 5pm) - $137 Nov 9 (Race Day) - $140 ( Registration spots are limited. Once sold out, registration will not be available.) Half Marathon (13.1 miles) Aug 1 - Sept 30 - $100 Oct 1 - Oct 30 - $106 Oct 31 - Nov 8 (until 5pm) - $117 Nov 9 (Race Day) - $120 (Registration spots are limited. Once sold out, registration will not
| 2018 |
| 673 |
| 4:07:56 |
| 2:31:49 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 470 | 2:04:30 | 1:09:08 |
| 2024 | 364 | 2:07:02 | 1:14:13 |
| 2023 | 276 | 2:04:04 | 1:17:17 |
| 2022 | 206 | 2:03:46 | 1:18:26 |