
York, United States of America · Friday 9 October 2026
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.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
York Marathon and Half Marathon is a half marathon held in York, United States of America, scheduled for Friday 9 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official York Marathon and Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
York Marathon and Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for York Marathon and Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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