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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20279:00 AM | $70$75 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| 50K | 50K | Mar 6, 20279:00 AM | $95$100 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Mar 6, 20279:00 AM | $85$90 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Marathon Relay | Relay | Mar 6, 20279:00 AM | $50$55 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $75 on Dec 31, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $95, entry is about 36 percent above a typical 50K in Pennsylvania, which costs $70 right now.
A typical finisher at a 50K in Pennsylvania runs 8:09:32, about 15:45 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 8:38:16 and men in 7:56:37.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:29 AM, and the 1/2 Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (2L Race Services) for ChesCo Race Fest. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 1/2 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:24 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:41, and half the field in 2:06:59; the last tenth came in after 2:49:33.
At the 2026 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:28:34 or better, the top quarter in 3:55:46, and half the field in 4:34:45; the last tenth came in after 5:56:52.
At the 2026 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 4:45:35 or better, the top quarter in 5:02:51, and half the field in 5:41:20; the last tenth came in after 7:09:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:05:06 | 1:48:48 |
| 30-39 | 2:02:06 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 2:19:49 | 1:31:32 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:50:44 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 7 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 71 to 59 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:06:19 to 2:06:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 (-17%) | 2:06:59 | under 1:38:24 | 1:15:47 |
| 2025 | 71 | 2:06:19 | under 1:38:35 | 1:20:14 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
About average for Pennsylvania half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:50:41, against 1:54:03 in a typical Pennsylvania half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of ChesCo Race Fest cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
The Marathon and 50K share the same start and course for the prologue + 20 laps. The 50K will do 4 additional laps for a total of ~ 31.25 miles. The half marathon will start on the path just west of the marathon/50k start and do a smaller…
Rules and FAQ
What do we get for swag for this event? All participants will get a winter beanie for signing up and a finisher medal when they complete the event. Can I pick up my race packet before race morning? No, sorry we will not have packet pick up…
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This annual event is now in its third year and is a great way to keep you motivated over winter training and/or tune up for your spring events.
The park loop is a fairly flat 1.25 miles and you have the option of a 1/2 Marathon, Full Marathon, 50K, or 4 Person Marathon Relay. The races start in the center of the park and do a prologue partial lap to the perimeter and then loop the park clockwise finishing at the Tot Lot Pavilion. We will have lots of great snacks, drinks, and pizza. It will be a fun and festive atmosphere.