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Boston Trail Half Marathon

Elizabeth Township, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Boston Trail 1/2 Marathon and 5K Run/Walk

The Boston Trail 1/2 Marathon and 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event is held at the Boston Trailhead in Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania.

Participants can choose between two events:

  • 1/2 Marathon
  • 5K Run/Walk

Both races are held on the Yough River Trail, which is part of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). The course has a flat, crushed limestone surface. All finishers receive a medal, though medals not collected on race day are discarded.

The half marathon features pacers provided by Marathon Pacing. The event is hosted by the all-volunteer Mon Yough Trail Council (MYTC). The race raises funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the trail network. Online registration closes at midnight on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Elizabeth Township

Race information

Website Registration
Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
5 km
5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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