Run for the Elk Race Festival
Emporium, United States • 26 Jul 2026
Run for the Elk Race Festival - Emporium, PA
Run for the Elk Race Festival is a one-day event held in late July 2026 at the West Creek Industrial Trail, E. 3rd and Chestnut St., Emporium, Pennsylvania. The festival features multiple distance options so participants can choose the distance that fits their plans.
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Combo 5K & 10K
The full marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier and is run as two loops of the course. The 5K follows an out-and-back of about 1.55 miles each way, and the 10K follows an out-and-back of about 3.1 miles each way. Time limits apply: a four hour limit is specified for the half marathon, 10K and 5K. Marathon entries have an early start option that provides additional time to complete the distance.
Registration includes event apparel and finish items such as a t-shirt, finisher medal and running ankle socks. Additional on-site amenities include pizza and salad provided by a local vendor, live text and email results, free finish-line photos, and personalized bibs for registrations completed at least three weeks prior to the event. First-time half marathon, full marathon and combo platter finishers receive a commemorative plaque. Awards are available for top overall finishers and top three in age group categories; there is no formal awards ceremony. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.