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Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival offers a scenic fall run with multiple distances and a Boston Qualifier.

Race Date

Oct 10, 2026

Location

Greentown, PA

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location
Greentown, Pennsylvania
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 15K
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

BQ RelevantPR FriendlyBeginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival, held in Greentown, PA, invites runners to experience the beauty of autumn with its vibrant fall foliage as a backdrop. This event caters to a wide range of participants, offering a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The course is entirely on paved asphalt roads, and the Full Marathon is a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier, signaling a fast and potentially PR-friendly environment for dedicated runners. The event also provides a special commemorative plaque for all first-time half marathon and marathon finishers, celebrating their significant achievement.

With a steady field trend, this festival aims to provide a rewarding race day for all, from seasoned competitors to those taking on their first major distance event.

Race-provided description

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-shirtFinisher's medalAnkle 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

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Promised Land State Park, Greentown, PA, 18426

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Rural

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles15K

Course Map

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 7 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather8/10

typical high 62°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

48°

Afternoon (High)

62°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

75%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K?

The Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.

Where does the Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K take place?

It takes place in Greentown, Pennsylvania.

What distances does the Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 15K.

Is the Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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