Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Distance
- Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K & more
From the Organizer
Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Emporium, PA on July 27, 2026
RACE SPECIAL FOR 2026!
If you register for any Sunday, July 27th Run for the Elk event — you can use
promo code: Conquer-Day2 to receive a discount for Saturday, July 26th, Conquer the Canyon event!
Once you pay full price for Run for the Elk, use the promo code to register again and add a Saturday, Conquer the Canyon event. Two events in two days with a discount, what a race weekend! CODE: Conquer-Day2
In addition, if you race both days (Conquer and Elk), you'll receive an I Did The Double t-shirt. It doesn't matter which events you do, you'll receive the shirt if you race both days!
We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new 2026 Half Marathon and Marathon race series!
More info about the series can be found here:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
https://events.elitefeats.com/beyond
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.
Emporium is the ”Elk Capital of Pennsylvania” and is located in the heart of the state’s wild elk herd, now numbering almost 1,000 majestic animals. This is going to be a great event with amazing scenery!
- The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier
- 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/5071711882/
- We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration.
- All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish. The athlete 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.
SWAG
Entry fees will include:
- Beautiful Medal and Lanyard
- T-shirt
- Running ankle socks
2024 Finishers Medal
I Run for Fun socks
Veteran Discount
All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.
Also, as always, Service Members or former Service Members can use the promo code to obtain their discount at the full price race and then use the other promo code to get a discount at the second race.
EliteFeats.com 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 experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: http://www.elitefeats.com
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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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emporium, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Emporium, PA
Elevation
1,044 ft
Nearest Airport
BFD
Bradford Regional Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 101 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for the Elk 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
- Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- Date
- July 26, 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 Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a running race held in Emporium, Pennsylvania on July 26, 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 Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Emporium, Pennsylvania at E. 3rd and Chestnut St, Emporium, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run for the Elk 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.
Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Jul 26, 2026