Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K
Race Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Harpers Ferry, WV
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Location
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,466
The Experience
Celebrate History, Community Health, And the Soul of Running. Half Marathon - 5K
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
408 Alstadts Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7315 years running
~535 finishers a year
growing or steady
21% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 23 states
winner 1:28:18
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,466 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
4,466
Median time
2:23:36
Latest turnout
336
States
44
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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Frequently asked
When is the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K?
The Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K is held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
What distances does the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.
Is the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,466 runners who have completed the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K.
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