Run To Breathe Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- June 7, 2026
- Location
- McDanels Road, Portersville, PA
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5k · Virtual Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
To get this year's shirt you must be registered by May 21st. Then entries will receive shirts from the past races and some extra 2026 shirts. There is no dates on the shirts by the way.
Race is located at the McDanel's Boat Launch at Moraine State park, McDanels Road, Portersville,Pa. 16051. Proceeds go to (PACFI) Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis Inc. The race is entirely on the paved bike path with a out and back course.
Packet pickup starts at 7:00 am up till you start. Half marathon starting time is 8:30 am The 5k starting time is 9:00 am.
There are 3 water stops on the course for the half marathon. One at the 5k turn around ( 1.55 miles in ) , Half Marathon turn around 6.55 miles in , and once again at the 5k turn around 11.55 miles in.
There is bathrooms at the start/finish line area and one out on the course near mile 5.
We have a 350 runner limit. Does not include virtual race.
Lots of food, a nice #7 pavilion, unique awards with finisher medals to all half marathoners. Chip Timing,
shirts or Beanie hats given to all preregistered entrants.
There is prize money to the 1st Overall male and female of the half marathon.
Finisher medals to half marathon virtual runners
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run To Breathe Half Marathon & 5K?
- Run To Breathe Half Marathon & 5K is a running event held in Portersville, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run To Breathe Half Marathon & 5K?
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 in Portersville, PA at McDanels Road, Portersville, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run To Breathe Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run To Breathe Half Marathon & 5K
Jun 7, 2026