York Marathon and Half Marathon

Sunday, May 3, 2026 Whether you are aiming for a Boston Qualifying time or are running your first long distance race, the York Marathon and Half Marathon is a fast-paced chip-timed event hosted by the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA. The race begins at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, 90 N. Newberry St, York, PA 17401 and ends at Lafayette Plaza in the heart of the City of York. The flat course begins on city streets and transitions to the York County Heritage Rail Trail for the remainder of the race. The trail race surface is compacted crushed stone, ideal for running. Registration closes on April 30, 2026. RACE START/HEATS Marathon: 6:00 am - Group start 6:10 - 6:30 am - Rolling start; Runners can cross the start line at any time during this period Half Marathon: 7:00 am - Group start 7:10 - 7:30 am - Rolling start. Runners can cross the start line at any time during this period 1:00 pm - Race Course Closes Runners must pass Brillhart Station by 11:45 am to make it to the finish line by 1:00 pm. An ATV is available for transport for those who don t make the close time. START/FINISH The race begins at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, 90 N. Newberry St, York, PA 17401 and ends on W. Market St near the Colonial Courthouse, York, PA 17401, in the heart of the City of York. COURSE The flat race course begins on city streets and transitions to the York County Heritage Rail Trail and ends at Lafayette Plaza. The trail surface is compacted crushed stone. This is a USATF certified marathon course. Mar athon Ma p Half Marathon Map AGE DIVISIONS Male and Female (24 & under) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) ( 45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60 -64 ) (65-69) (70 & over) AWARDS Overall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. All runners will receive a finisher medal. Runners registered by April 15, 2026 are guaranteed a moisture wicking short-sleeved race shirt. Finisher medals will be distributed at the finish line.