HalfRuns
HW

Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run

Race Date

Mar 1, 2026

Location

Reading, PA

Solid Pick50

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
5,495

The Experience

The Half-Wit Half Marathon offers a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.55 mile quarter half distance on a trail course. The event is held at the Reading Liederkranz German Singing & Sports Club in Reading, PA, and is organized by Pretzel City Sports.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Reading, PA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Quality Score

Solid Pick50
Methodology
Heritage20/20

19 years running

Size9/15

~55 finishers a year

Momentum2/5

shrinking

Loyalty13/20

13% returning runners

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:53:08

Weather5/10

typical high 48°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

29°

Afternoon (High)

48°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 5,495 finishers actually crossed the line across 19 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

5,495

Median time

2:35:31

Latest turnout

48

States

37

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:3511:10

Turnout by year

20162025

'16'17'18'19'21'22'23'25
See full results

Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.

Frequently asked

When is the Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run?

The Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run is held on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Where does the Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run take place?

It takes place in Reading, Pennsylvania.

What distances does the Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?

The Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run?

HalfRuns has finish records for 5,495 runners who have completed the Half Wit Half Marathon Trail Run.

HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.

Explore More Journeys

Can't make it to Reading? Discover other experiences that match your running style.

Search All Races