WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS
The Wicked Fast Half Marathon Poconos offers a net-downhill, Boston-qualifying course along the Lehigh River.
Race Date
Sep 13, 2026
Location
Lehighton, PA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Location
- Lehighton, Pennsylvania
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 39.3 Miles
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 135
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Wicked Fast Marathon Series in the Poconos presents a unique opportunity for runners seeking a fast, certified course. This event, first run in 2023, has quickly established itself as a potential East Coast favorite, drawing participants from approximately 19 states.
The half marathon follows the Lehigh River along the D & L Trail, featuring a packed trail surface with a consistent net downhill grade. This profile is designed to be a Boston-qualifying and personal-record-setting course. The race typically sees around 135 finishers, with a steady field size.
Runners can anticipate a race-day temperature averaging between 58–76°F. The event offers a T-shirt as giveaway swag, and while the repeat-runner loyalty is currently low, the course's design aims to attract those chasing fast times.
Race-provided description
Follow Lehigh River along the D & L Trail. Cruise down a ‘harder’ packed trail with a -1% consistent net drop. The full marathon starts above ROCK PORT and the Half Marathon start at starting at the Gorge at Rockport Lane. Both cruise down the D & L Trail with a finish at Outdoor Center in Lehighton. This WICKED-FAST course is destined to be an East Coast favorite, Boston Qualifying and PR course. USATF MARATHON CERT. #: PA24004DNB USATF HALF MARATHON CERT. #: PA24005DNB
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
123 Lehigh Dr, Lehighton, PA, 18235
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~135 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 19 states
winner 1:16:44
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 135 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
135
Median time
2:09:39
Latest turnout
135
States
19
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS?
The WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS is held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS take place?
It takes place in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
What distances does the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 39.3 Miles.
Is the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS course flat and good for a PR?
The WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS?
HalfRuns has finish records for 135 runners who have completed the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON POCONOS.
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