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Blair Regional YMCA October Half Marathon & Distance Races 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
7:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $35
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Half MarathonHalf MarathonOct 3, 20267:30 AM$50–
10k10KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$35–
5k Walk Only5KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$35–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Half Marathon: $50 until Oct 2.
  • 10k and 5k Walk Only: $35 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $65 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Pennsylvania runs 2:08:35, about 9:49 a mile, based on 37 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:11 and men in 1:59:37.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1111 Hewit St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 76°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Blair Regional YMCA October Half Marathon & Distance Races cover on their registration page, in brief.

Shirt and medal

Race Information

REGISTRATION: The first 200 10k & 5k race participants registered will be guaranteed a cotton t-shirt. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY as we can’t guarantee a t-shirt the week of the race. Online registration closes at 11:00AM on Friday, October 1…

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Race details

Where
1111 Hewit St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 930 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Blair Regional YMCA October Half Marathon & Distance Races?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
At $50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $65 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
Where does it start?
1111 Hewit St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

From the organizers

Everyone is welcome to sign up for this event.

This is the 5th race out of a 7 community wellness challenge series. Race packets will be available for pickup starting on Thursday October 1 from 12 - 8:30pm & Friday October 2 5am - 7pm. Race packets are available at the Blair Regional YMCA from 6:30 - 7:40am before the race.

All registrations will receive a tri-blend t-shirt. There will be no race changes on race day. There will be no refunds on race registration due to the inability to participate. If you lose your bib or need a new one issued for any reason, there will be a $5.oo fee assessed. Online registration closes Friday October 2 @ 11am.

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