Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a running race on July 17, 2027 in Shippensburg, PA, with entry fees from $40 to $80.
- Date
- July 17, 2027 (359 days to go)
- Location
- 304 Britton Rd, Shippensburg, PA
- Price
- $40–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
July 18, 2026 in Shippensburg, PA 17257
You can still register for the event if registration is closed on this site. Please email markfastfinishes@gmail.com for info on how to register. You can even register on race morning. Thank you and I hope you have a great race!
We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series. More information is available by clicking on the link below:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
For any event questions, please email events@elitefeats.com. Thank you!
- Run through the beautiful countryside in Pennsylvania!
- Run on a fast, flat trail through the lush, scenic countryside.
- Walkers and families are welcome.
- There will be food and drink post-race.
- 4 hour time limit for all events.
EARLY START INFO
Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:
- No early starts for 5K/10K
- A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable)
- No awards for any early starts
Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.
- All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Go to registration after you finish and let them know you ran your first half.
- We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
SWAG
Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:
- Beautiful Medal and Lanyard
- T-shirt
- Running ankle socks
2024 Medal
I Run for Fun socks
Thank you for your Service!
All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Military discount link.
Contact events@elitefeats.com with any questions. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. For additional information and race updates please check our website: https://elitefeats.com. Thank you for participating in Elite Feats Event!
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shippensburg.
Host City
About Shippensburg, PA
Population
5,811
as of 2023
City Elevation
672 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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359
Days to train
- Race
- Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- July 17, 2027
- Location
- 304 Britton Rd, Shippensburg, PA
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Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Jul 17, 2027