Run for the Elk Race Festival

Run for the Elk Race Festival

This event takes place in Emporium, Pennsylvania, a town known as the "Elk Capital of Pennsylvania" located in the heart of the state's wild elk herd area. The race festival features several running distances.

Events

The event includes the following race options:

• Full Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 10K
• 5K
• Combo 5K and 10K

Entry fees for all events include a finisher's medal with a lanyard, a t-shirt, and a pair of running ankle socks.

Course and Certification

The full marathon course is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. The organizer states the course is in the process of certification and guarantees it will be certified. A course map is available online.

Special Features

A non-binary registration category is available. All first-time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a commemorative plaque in addition to their finisher's medal. A 10% discount on race entry is offered for service members and their families.

Early Start Policy

There are no early starts for the 5K and 10K events. For the half marathon and full marathon, a single early start time is offered one hour before the official race start. No awards are given for early starters, and participants using the early start are advised to run at a pace of 15 minutes per mile or slower.

2026 Special Offer

Participants who register for any Sunday event can use a promo code to receive a discount for a separate race event the previous Saturday. Completing both weekend events earns an "I Did The Double" t-shirt. This event is also part of a 2026 Half Marathon and Marathon race series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.