Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Greentown, PA on October 10, 2026.
Come enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while running the Pocono Mountain Running Festival.
- We have race lengths for all athletes.
- The course is 100% on paved asphalt roads!
- The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier # PA21011NP.
- The course is in the process of certification and we guarantee that it will be certified.
- Here's a course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4447826065.
- We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
- All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first marathon or half.
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.
This race is part of the new half marathon and marathon race series. Please click on the links for additional information.
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
https://events.elitefeats.com/beyond
SWAG
Fast Finishes is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:
- T-shirt
- Finisher's medal
- Ankle running socks
- We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event.
- Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG!
- We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.
- Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.
2024 Medal (artist rendering)
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. Click/tap here for more information.
Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email events@elitefeats.com. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day. For additional information and race updates please check our website: EliteFeats.com
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
63°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hawley 1 E, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greentown, PA
Elevation
1,640 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a running race held in Greentown, Pennsylvania on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Greentown, Pennsylvania at Promised Land State Park, Greentown, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Oct 10, 2026