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Wicked Fast Marathon Poconos

Lehighton, United States • 12-13 Sep 2025

Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon Poconos (formerly Jack n Jill Marathon Poconos) is a downhill, fast-running event held in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Runners follow the Lehigh Gorge State Park along the D&L Trail from north of White Haven toward Jim Thorpe, finishing near Jim Thorpe. The course offers marathon and half-marathon distances on a harder-packed trail with a consistent net drop of about 1% (roughly 680–800 feet total), making it a Boston-qualifying, PR-friendly option. The USATF-certified courses are promoted as a premier East Coast downhill experience, part of the Wicked Fast Race Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Lehighton

Race information

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42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
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