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1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon

Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, June 6, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon course runs on the paved bike path inside Pennypack park.

The middle of the course consists of a series of short but steep rolling hills along with a trail section (Mount Cuckoo).

At approximately mile six runners will encounter Mount Cuckoo, a one mile trail section with rocks, dirt, and short rolling hills.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Mostly on Trails

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 70°F (21°C)
Average High: 80°F (26°C)
Average Low: 59° F (15°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A

Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 114 Finishers
2024: 104 Finishers
2023: 96 Finishers
2022: 91 Finishers
2021: 133 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: 6.3%
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon was the 346th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 350th largest marathon in the U.S..



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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Fun small race with great party!

Full Review:

I LOVED this race. It is two loops, but the course is so gorgeous, you don't mind doing it twice. It was a hot day, but plenty of shade from the beautiful tree canopy. The rolling hills were totally manageable and way preferable to a pancake flat course that taxes the same muscles. I was nervous on Mount Cuckoo and the grassy section right before - I never ran cross country - but it was cool to say I did it. I actually fell the second time on Mount Cuckoo with tired legs, but by then, there was nobody around me, so zero fear of being trampled or slowing anyone down. And I fall every time I try trail running, which is almost never, so your results may vary. Course support was great, and I loved seeing the other racers coming and going. Fun snacks on the course. Normally I am a strict water & chews kind of runner, but I had an Oreo the first time I passed the cookie table (too dry - couldn't finish) and a Fudge Stripe the second (perfect!) I think they brought me luck. The party afterward was great. Just an all around fun race.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Take advantage of the shuttle at the German center. Made everything super easy.
Reviewed by Heather About 2018