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Fleet Feet Half Marathon

Date
October 18, 2026
Distance
Fleet Feet Half Marathon

From the Organizer

Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026 for the Fleet Feet 2nd annual half marathon, presented by HOKA!  The race will start and end at John Rudy Park and will travel along the scenic Heritage Rail Trail.

RACE INFORMATION

  • The race will start at 8:00 a.m. 
  • The course will remain open for three and a half hours.
  • Refreshments will be provided in the Eastern Hemlock pavilion after the race.
  • Each participant will receive a customized shirt and medal.

 

AWARDS

  • The award presentations will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Eastern Hemlock pavilion in the park. 
  • The top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive an award.
  • The age group categories are outlined below:
    • 19 and under
    • 20-29
    • 30-39
    • 40-49
    • 50-59
    • 60-69
    • 70-79
    • 80 and over

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TRAINING PROGRAM

Join our Fleet Feet Half Marathon Training Program, sponsored by Asics, starting in August. Sessions meet Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. at City Island. We’ll help you run your best half. Check back for full program details.

PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - Noon to 6:00 p.m. -- Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, 6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 700, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Friday, October 16, 2026 - Noon to 6:00 p.m. -- Fleet Feet Harrisburg4640 High Pointe Blvd, Suite A6, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -- Fleet Feet York1511 Mt. Rose Ave., York, PA 17403

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. -- John Rudy Park, Eastern Hemlock Pavilion

VOLUNTEER

If you would like to volunteer to help with the race, please click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.

DONATIONS

Donations will support the York County Rail Trail Authority and the York Parks and Recreation Department. 

STORE

Fleet Feet Half Marathon sweatshirts are available for purchase. 

  • Sweatshirts cost $40.
  • Sweatshirts are pre-order only while supplies last.
  • Sweatshirts can be added to your cart as you register for the race.
  • All pre-ordered sweatshirts will be available for pickup at each packet pickup location.

Distances & Pricing

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Fleet Feet Half Marathon?
Fleet Feet Half Marathon is a running event held in York, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Fleet Feet Half Marathon?
Sunday, October 18, 2026 in York, PA at 400 Mundis Race Rd, York, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Fleet Feet Half Marathon?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Fleet Feet Half Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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