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Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Pennsylvania has 21 active marathons this year. Races are most common in November, May, and April. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or hilly. Typical race day temperatures range from 37°F to 71°F.
Popular races include the Philadelphia Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, and Erie Marathon. 19 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Erie Marathon — 32.6% BQ and Two Rivers Marathon (Sunday) — 23.3% BQ.
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Two Rivers MarathonLackawaxen, PA03/21/2026 |  Rolling Hills 92 Finishers |
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Two Rivers Marathon (Sunday)Lackawaxen, PA03/22/2026 | Rolling Hills30 Finishers |
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Philadelphia Trail MarathonPhiladelphia, PA04/11/2026 |  Hilly119 Finishers |
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Gettysburg North-South MarathonGettysburg, PA04/26/2026 | Hilly209 Finishers |
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Jim Thorpe MarathonJim Thorpe, PA04/26/2026 |  Downhill571 Finishers |
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Great Allegheny Ohiopyle MarathonOhiopyle, PA05/02/2026 | Rolling Hills42 Finishers |
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Pittsburgh MarathonPittsburgh, PA05/03/2026 | Rolling Hills3,784 Finishers |
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York MarathonYork, PA05/03/2026 | Rolling Hills195 Finishers |
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1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut MarathonPhiladelphia, PA06/06/2026 | Rolling Hills114 Finishers |
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Gods Country Marathon Race SeriesGaleton, PA06/06/2026 |  Very Hilly89 Finishers |
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Conquer the Canyon MarathonWellsboro, PA07/25/2026 | Hilly44 Finishers |
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Run for the Elk MarathonEmporium, PA07/26/2026 | Hilly43 Finishers |
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Drake Well MarathonTitusville, PA08/15/2026 | Rolling Hills44 Finishers |
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Wicked Fast (PA) MarathonJim Thorpe, PA09/12/2026 | Downhill205 Finishers |
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Erie MarathonErie, PA09/13/2026 |  Very Flat1,103 Finishers |
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Pocono Mountains MarathonGreentown, PA10/10/2026 | Rolling Hills47 Finishers |
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Steamtown MarathonScranton, PA10/11/2026 | Downhill892 Finishers |
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Veterans Marathon (PA)Black Lick, PA11/02/2025 | Hilly101 Finishers |
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Harrisburg MarathonHarrisburg, PA11/08/2026 |  Mostly Flat631 Finishers |
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St. Lukes D and L RaceFest MarathonAllentown, PA11/15/2026 | Mostly Flat388 Finishers |
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Philadelphia MarathonPhiladelphia, PA11/22/2026 | Mostly Flat12,576 Finishers |
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