YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay
About this race
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.
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Marathon
Walkers – Marathon
4-Person Marathon Relay
Half Marathon
Virtual – Marathon
Select this option to participate virtually. Race packets will be mailed to virtual participants.
Virtual – Half Marathon
Select this option to participate virtually. Race packets will be mailed to virtual participants.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Harrisburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 4:57 PM local time (EST) in Harrisburg on November 8, 2026 — 10h 11m of daylight.
Course
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Results — YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Harrisburg
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- Harrisburg 5K Races 20 races
- 10K Run Events in Harrisburg 5 races
- Harrisburg Half Marathons 4 races
- Marathons in Harrisburg 2 races
- Harrisburg Running Calendar 2026 25 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 27 Harrisburg events
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