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Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2026

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time
7:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $40
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Full MarathonMarathonOct 10, 20267:30 AM$85$90 after Sep 24, 2026–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonOct 10, 20267:30 AM$85$90 after Sep 24, 2026–
5K5KOct 10, 20267:45 AM$40–
Combo 5K and 10K15KOct 10, 20267:45 AM$65–
10K10KOct 10, 20268:45 AM$40–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Full Marathon and Half Marathon: $90 until Oct 7.
  • 5K and 10K: $40 until Oct 7.
  • Combo 5K and 10K: $65 until Oct 7.

Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $85, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Pennsylvania ($90).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a marathon in Pennsylvania runs 4:01:20, about 9:12 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:19:06 and men in 3:56:28.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Full Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,770 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Promised Land State Park, Greentown, PA 18426

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 10 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 73°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 Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

BIB/SHIRT PICKUP

Packet Pickup. Saturday: Pickup will be near the Start/Finish Line Day of the event starting at 6:00 AM to race start. 2024 Medal (artist rendering). We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available…

Course

COURSES

All races will be on paved park roads with minimal hills. Start/Finish and High elevation level to 1760'/536m. Click here to see the course map with elevation chart for details, or contact the event for any specific questions…

Parking and travel

LODGING

Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival 2026 🏔 Plan Your Fall 2026 Race Weekend. Saturday • October 10, 2026 Promised Land State Park — Greentown, PA. Set Your Sights for a Remarkable Race Weekend - Boston Qualifier Marathon, plus a…

Parking and travel

PARKING

Parking is at the Start/Finish Line area and in the overflow parking lot. Promised Land State Park. Bear Wallow Road. Greentown, PA US 18426. The race takes place in Promised Land State Park at the Upper Lake, across from Bear Wallow Road…

Shirt and medal

ORDER T-SHIRTS

Entry fees will include a beautiful Medal and Lanyard and running socks plus: 5K - t-shirt. 10K - t-shirt. Half - t-shirt. Marathon - t-shirt. Additional t-shirt can be ordered for: $10.00. We do everything we can to make sure your shirt…

ORDER T-SHIRTS, from the Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K page

Awards

AWARDS

We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups. All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first…

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Race details

Where
Promised Land State Park, Greentown, PA 18426Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,770 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon
Editions
2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
At $85, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Pennsylvania ($90).
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.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
Where does it start?
Promised Land State Park, Greentown, PA 18426.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Greentown, PA on October 10, 2026.

Come enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while running the Pocono Mountain Running Festival.

We have race lengths for all athletes.

The course is 100% on paved asphalt roads!

The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier # PA21011NP.

The course is in the process of certification and we guarantee that it will be certified.

Here's a course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4447826065.

We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.

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