YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay
Race Date
Nov 8, 2026
Location
Harrisburg, PA
The Experience
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start Time
8:15 AM
Giveaway
Participant Shirt
Start Location
Harrisburg City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 17101
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:04:29
9:30/mi
Winning Time
1:09:08
5:17/mi
Finishers (2025)
470
States Represented
23 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:50:26
MEDIAN
2:04:29
SLOWER 25%
2:23:58
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
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