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The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, April 24 to 25, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $74 · goes up to $94 on Sep 29, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Apr 24, 2027 | ||||
| 7-Miler with Scenic Train Ride | Other | Apr 24, 20277:00 AM | $74$79 after Sep 27, 2026 | 500 |
| 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $89$94 after Sep 29, 2026 | 750 |
| The Full Super Two-Fer (Half & Full) | Ultra | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $183$198 after Sep 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Sunday, Apr 25, 2027 | ||||
| Full Marathon with return shuttle bus | Marathon | Apr 25, 20277:15 AM | $109$119 after Sep 29, 2026 | 500 |
| Full Marathon with Scenic Train Ride | Marathon | Apr 25, 20278:00 AM | $119$129 after Sep 29, 2026 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $94 on Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 7-Miler with Scenic Train Ride: $79 until Nov 26, then $84 until Jan 27, then $89 until Feb 24, then $94 until Apr 24.
- 1/2 Marathon: $89 until Sep 28, then $94 until Nov 28, then $99 until Jan 29, then $104 until Feb 26, then $109 until Apr 24.
- The Full Super Two-Fer (Half & Full): $183 until Sep 28, then $198 until Nov 28, then $213 until Jan 29, then $228 until Feb 26, then $243 until Apr 24.
- Full Marathon with return shuttle bus: $109 until Sep 28, then $119 until Nov 28, then $129 until Jan 29, then $139 until Feb 26, then $149 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $109, entry is about 21 percent above a typical marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $90 right now.
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 6:11 AM, and the 7-Miler with Scenic Train Ride starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 24 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°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 The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 1 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,540 feet
- Included with entry
- Unique Race-Themed tech T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023), 2022 (May 14, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, April 24 to 25, 2027: Other, Half Marathon, Ultra on Saturday; Marathon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $74 before processing fees, and rises to $94 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $109, entry is about 21 percent above a typical marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $90 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?
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The 2027 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival will Take Place on April 24 & 25!
Join us in this gorgeous mountain town for one of the most beautiful runs in the Northeast! The full marathon is a point-to-point BOSTON QUALIFIER with a steady 0.5-1% downgrade nearly the entire way!! It is one of the fastest Boston Qualifiers on the East Coast!
Saturday: Half Marathon @ 8 am
Saturday: 7-miler (train leaves @ 7:30 am)
Sunday: Full Marathon with two starting times @ 7:15 am & 8:00 am. (train leaves @6:30 am and riders start at 8:00 am)
Half Marathon (Sat. 4/25) 8 am: