Hamburg Half Marathon
Hamburg Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic run along the Schuylkill River Trail.
Race Date
Jun 27, 2026
Location
Hamburg, PA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location
- Hamburg, Pennsylvania
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 345
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hamburg Half Marathon unfolds along the scenic Schuylkill River Trail, a local favorite that hugs the riverbanks. This course, situated in a historic area between the Blue Mountains and near the Appalachian Trail, promises a visually appealing run.
Runners can expect a fast, flat course with minimal elevation change, ideal for setting personal bests. The trail offers a pleasant running surface, complemented by the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The event, now in its fourth edition, has seen a growing field size, with recent races attracting around 105 finishers.
Participants receive a long-sleeved tech shirt and a complimentary hot breakfast post-race. The race organizers are also focusing on sustainability, transitioning from bottled water to reusable cups for hydration. The event aims to provide a rewarding experience for all participants.
Race-provided description
Shirt deadline 6-1-26 Hamburg Half Marathon
The Hamburg Half Marathon is a fast run on the local favorite Schuylkill River Trail (SRT). The SRT runs along the banks of the Schuylkill River. This course is extremally scenic and located in the historic area running in between the Blue Mountains and across the Appalachian Trail. All runners will get a long sleeved tech shirt and free hot breakfast items after the race! *This year we are going to be more sustainable by switching from bottles of water at the finish line to having cold ice water with reusable plastic cups that runners can use to rehydrate.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long sleeved Tech T-Shirt
Start Location
Franklin Street &, N 2nd St, Hamburg, PA, 19526
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Mountain
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Solid Pick434 years running
~82 finishers a year
growing or steady
11% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:09:40
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 345 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
345
Median time
2:07:24
Latest turnout
105
States
1
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Hamburg Half Marathon?
The Hamburg Half Marathon is held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Hamburg Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
What distances does the Hamburg Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.
Is the Hamburg Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Hamburg Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Hamburg Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 345 runners who have completed the Hamburg Half Marathon.
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