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Gettysburg North-South Marathon

Gettysburg, PA
Sunday, April 25, 2027


  4 Stars from 3 Reviews

Course Description
The Gettysburg North-South Marathon course starts and ends at the Eisenhower Conference Center. After turning left out of the complex onto Emmitsburg Road and then winds through the hilly back roads of southern Adams County. On the way to a turnaround in the neighboring state of Maryland, the course crosses the Mason-Dixon Line.

From the Race Organizers: The Gettysburg Festival of Races is the combination of three historic races in one single weekend! Come and race just outside the hallowed grounds of the Gettysburg battlefield. Our course winds through beautiful wooded back country roads, past fields, and farms, and crosses the historic Mason-Dixon line into Maryland and back.

Choose to compete in Gettysburg North-South Marathon, Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon, or 5K.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Sunday, April 25, 2027
2026: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Hilly
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 55°F (12°C)
Average High: 67°F (19°C)
Average Low: 46° F (7°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.94
Course Score: 96.94

Race Size

2026: 136 Finishers
2025: 209 Finishers
2024: 203 Finishers
2023: 158 Finishers
2022: 162 Finishers
2021: 278 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 3.7%
2025: 4.3%
2024: 3%
2023: 4.4%
2022: 9.3%
2021: 14.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 14 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 63°F  (17°C)
Low: 43°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

45°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 75%

Clear
N 5 mph

PR Score

90.21

Course Score

90.42






Gettysburg North-South Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Gettysburg North-South Marathon was the 257th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 237th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 3.7% of Gettysburg North-South Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 4.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Gettysburg North-South Marathon ranked 315th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 233rd so far in 2026. In Pennsylvania, it ranked 16th in 2025 and 10th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Gettysburg North-South Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Gettysburg North-South Marathon has a Course Score of 96.94, ranking it as the 403rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 15th fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Gettysburg North-South Marathon a PR Score of 96.94. The PR Score ranks the Gettysburg North-South Marathon as the 360th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 14th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Gettysburg North-South Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Pennsylvania for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Gettysburg North-South Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed403rd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 15th fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania
Top 87% Nationally#15 of 17 in Pennsylvania
PR Potential360th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 14th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania
Top 78% Nationally#14 of 17 in Pennsylvania
Boston Qualifier Rate315th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 16th highest BQ percentage in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 67% Nationally#16 of 19 in Pennsylvania
Race Size257th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 8th largest marathon in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 results
Top 44% Nationally#8 of 21 in Pennsylvania

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 555 feet (169m)
Min Elevation: 378 feet (115m)

Elevation Gain: 1323 feet (403m)
Elevation Loss: 1323 feet (403m)


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Course updated 04/17/2026




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Race Reviews


4.0
Based on 3 reviews
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Hilly and Quiet

Full Review:

I loved this race. It was very hilly course (1300' up/ dn). it never seems to flatten out. Being a double 1/2 marathon was nice as you were prepared for the 2nd loop. This is a tiny race with no on course spectators, so expect lots of running on your own. If you're like me, that's not a bad thing @ all. Also, the course does not go through the town or any of the battlefield locations. Just quiet country roads.

Race Tips:

train on hills, particularly late in the run. 2 killers @ miles (11-12 and 24-25).

Travel/Logistics Tips:

it's @ a hotel, so that's pretty easy. it does book up though.
Reviewed by DE About 2023

Beautiful scenery, Hilly course

Full Review:

Likes: Gorgeous scenery on back roads. I love that you cross the Mason-Dixon line as part of the course. You get a pie for an age group award! Double-loop. Easy to follow course. The map makes it look more difficult than it actually is.

Dislikes: No porta pots at the start/ finish and not enough on the course itself. Too many people crammed at the start with no arrangement based on pacing. Incorrect race info on the website led to lots of runner confusion. No traffic control or assistance.

Race Tips:

Course is hilly. Train for hills and pace yourself.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Consider an airbnb. Race hotel gets expensive.
Reviewed by LNW About 2022

Beautiful course, well-organized race.

Full Review:

I chose this race because I wanted to run a smaller-sized race. Last year I think there were ~300 marathoners, much different than the big city races I've run. This year they combined the race with their half-marathon (although we only shared about 5 miles of the course with them). Total marathoners was under 150.

But even though it was small, it was very well-organized. The course was well-marked. Communication before the race was appropriate.

Race Tips:

The course is as advertised: rolling hills. Nothing heartbreaking, but not especially easy, either. You run through one of the battlefields early on, and back through it at the end, but most of the race is countryside: farm fields, dairies, some housing tracts. Beautiful views of the landscape, a river or two, that kind of thing.

There was a little crowd support here and there, but nothing really exciting, so if that's what you're looking for, look elsewhere.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

They have two host hotels right at the start line. I stayed at the Wyndham and if you book two nights, you're guaranteed late check-out (2:00) on Sunday. The starting line is literally in the parking lot between the hotels and the movie theater, which is where bib pickup was on Saturday.
Reviewed by Greg About 2018