York Marathon and Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- York, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $80 on Jan 4, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 390 finished the Half Marathon in 2026, and this year's cap is 450.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Marathon | May 2, 20276:00 AM | $70$80 after Jan 4, 2027 | 325 |
| 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $50$60 after Jan 4, 2027 | 450 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Marathon: $70 until Jan 3, then $80 until Feb 3, then $90 until Mar 3, then $100 until Apr 3, then $110 until Apr 29.
- 1/2 Marathon: $50 until Jan 3, then $60 until Feb 3, then $70 until Mar 3, then $80 until Apr 3, then $90 until Apr 29.
Online registration closes Apr 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 22 percent below 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 6:06 AM, and the Marathon starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, York, PA 17401
- Directions to the start
- Half Marathon Course Map (reclique-core-york.s3.amazonaws.com)
- Marathon Course Map (reclique-core-york.s3.amazonaws.com)
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (5 years)1/2 Marathon
Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Runner's Edge Race Timing) for York Marathon and Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at York Marathon and Half Marathon?
At the 2026 1/2 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:15, and half the field in 2:04:14; the last tenth came in after 2:49:52.
At the 2026 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:15:59 or better, the top quarter in 3:38:20, and half the field in 4:05:14; the last tenth came in after 5:43:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:57:49 | 1:58:00 |
| 20-29 | 1:33:55 | 1:25:35 |
| 30-39 | 1:39:20 | 1:33:09 |
| 40-49 | 1:47:35 | 1:28:40 |
| 50-59 | 1:59:56 | 1:42:01 |
| 60-69 | 2:13:38 | 1:56:21 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 12 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
York Marathon and Half Marathon Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 329 to 390 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:14:40 to 2:04:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 390 (+30%) | 2:04:14 | under 1:42:11 | 1:15:18 |
| 2025 | 300 (+3%) | 2:09:45 | under 1:43:24 | 1:12:50 |
| 2024 | 290 (-13%) | 2:07:10 | under 1:44:45 | 1:18:27 |
| 2023 | 334 (+2%) | 2:06:23 | under 1:38:36 | 1:15:24 |
| 2022 | 329 | 2:14:40 | under 1:48:37 | 1:13:34 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Pennsylvania half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:52:15, against 1:54:03 in a typical Pennsylvania half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Marathon: Faster than most US marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 marathon field finished under 3:38:20, against 3:52:43 in a typical US marathon, so times here run 6 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 2 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 81°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.
Race details
- Where
- Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, York, PA 17401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 380 feet
- Included with entry
- Short Sleeved Wicking Shirt - Gender Specific; Short Sleeved Wicking Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (May 2, 2027), 2026 (May 3, 2026), 2025 (May 4, 2025), 2024 (May 5, 2024), 2023 (May 7, 2023), 2022 (May 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is York Marathon and Half Marathon?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Jan 4, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $70, entry is about 22 percent below 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 390 runners finished the 1/2 Marathon; the median finish was 2:04:14 and the winner ran 1:15:18.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 390 runners finished the Half Marathon in 2026, close to this year's cap of 450, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:52:15, against 1:54:03 in a typical Pennsylvania half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, York, PA 17401.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on reclique-core-york.s3.amazonaws.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Whether you are aiming for a Boston Qualifying time or are running your first long distance race, the York Marathon and Half Marathon is a fast-paced chip-timed event hosted by the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA.
The race begins at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, 90 N. Newberry St, York, PA 17401 and ends at Lafayette Plaza in the heart of the City of York. The flat course begins on city streets and transitions to the York County Heritage Rail Trail for the remainder of the race. The trail race surface is compacted crushed stone, ideal for running.
Registration closes on April 29, 2027.
RACE START/HEATS
Marathon:
6:00 am - Group start