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Running Races in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania currently has 456 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wayne and Allison Park have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 325 5Ks, 77 10Ks, 30 half marathons and 16 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (193), November (102) and September (50) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 410 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 456
- Active listings
- 866
- Cities with races
- 372
Browse Pennsylvania races by distance
Upcoming races in Pennsylvania
The next 60 of 456 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Maria Middleton Memorial Think Hope 5K RUNDoylestown, PA
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Sunfish "Sunset" ShuffleCanton, PA
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - Collegeville, PACollegeville, PA
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - Greene Township, PAChambersburg, PA
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - Johnstown, PAJohnstown, PA
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - West Chester, PAWest Chester, PA
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Miles for Migraine PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA"Map the Migraine" Treasure Hunt2 Mile Untimed Walk5K Chip Timed RunOnsite Purchases & Donations +2 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Pennsylvania
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Pittsburgh MarathonPittsburgh, PA Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~30,000 runners
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Rocky RunPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10 Mile13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge (10 Mile + 5K) ~30,000 runners
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Love Run Philadelphia Half MarathonPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf Marathon7K ~15,000 runners
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Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the CurePittsburgh, PA Usually held in May · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~15,000 runners
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Pittsburgh Great RacePittsburgh, PA Usually held in September · date not confirmed10K5K ~10,000 runners
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Philadelphia Distance RunPA Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~8,000 runners
When races happen in Pennsylvania
- January
- 2 upcoming races
- February
- 14 upcoming races
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 17 upcoming races
- May
- 22 upcoming races
- June
- 12 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- September
- 50 upcoming races
- October
- 193 upcoming races
- November
- 102 upcoming races
- December
- 34 upcoming races
Pennsylvania cities with the most races
- Philadelphia
- 32 upcoming races
- Pittsburgh
- 13 upcoming races
- Wayne
- 13 upcoming races
- Allison Park
- 12 upcoming races
- York
- 11 upcoming races
- Bethlehem
- 10 upcoming races
- Harrisburg
- 8 upcoming races
- Boalsburg
- 8 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Pittsburgh MarathonPittsburgh, PA Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~30,000 runners
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Rocky RunPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10 Mile13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge (10 Mile + 5K) ~30,000 runners
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Love Run Philadelphia Half MarathonPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf Marathon7K ~15,000 runners
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Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the CurePittsburgh, PA Usually held in May · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~15,000 runners
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Pittsburgh Great RacePittsburgh, PA Usually held in September · date not confirmed10K5K ~10,000 runners
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Philadelphia Distance RunPA Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~8,000 runners
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Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half MarathonPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K1 Mile ~8,000 runners
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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey TrotPittsburgh, PA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5 Mile5K1 Mile Family Fun RunDouble Gobble ~8,000 runners
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Rothman Orthopaedics 8KPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in November · date not confirmed8K (4.97 mi) ~7,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in April · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~7,000 runners
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UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5KPittsburgh, PA Usually held in May · date not confirmed5K (3.1 mi) ~6,000 runners
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EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler & 10KPittsburgh, PA Usually held in November · date not confirmed10 Mile10K ~5,500 runners
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Hershey Half Marathon & 10KHershey, PA Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KRelay ~4,000 runners
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ODDyssey Half MarathonPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in June · date not confirmedHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)5KCharity Mile ~3,500 runners
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St. Luke's Half Marathon & 5KAllentown, PA Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)5K ~3,000 runners
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Steamtown MarathonScranton, PA Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonRelay ~3,000 runners
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Amish Country Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon & 5KBird-in-Hand, PA Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5KKids Fun Run ~2,500 runners
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YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon & 10KHarrisburg, PA Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K ~2,500 runners
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Garden Spot Village Half MarathonPA Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K ~2,000 runners
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Christmas City Classic 5-Miler & Candy Cane 5KBethlehem, PA Usually held in December · date not confirmed5 Mile5K ~1,500 runners
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Red Rose RunLancaster, PA Usually held in June · date not confirmed5 Mile RunWheelchair Race ~1,000 runners
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Nittany Valley Half MarathonState College, PA Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon ~700 runners
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North Park Half MarathonAllison Park, PA Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon ~400 runners
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Drake Well MarathonTitusville, PA Usually held in August · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~300 runners
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The Frozen SnotMcElhattan, PA Usually held in February · date not confirmed13 Mile Trail Run ~300 runners
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Viking 5K, 10K & 13.1M (York)York, PA Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~100 runners
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“25 JAM” 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile WalkNew Castle, PA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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"Love, Jill" Memorial 5k and 1 Mile WalkBeaver, PA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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17 Annual Clearfield YMCA Fair Fun 5K & 100 Meter Kids DashClearfield, PA Usually held in July · next date not announced
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34th Anniversary Hook O'Malley 1 Mile Firecracker Race Run/Walk Against CancerScranton, PA Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Miles
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5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe CommunitiesDowningtown, PA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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5K For K9s - Fun Run For EASD Facility DogsElizabethtown, PA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K100 Yards
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9 / 11 First Responders Remembrance 5kPulaski, PA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Feasterville, PennsylvaniaFeasterville, PA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Harrisburg, PAHarrisburg, PA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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9/11 Heroes Run - Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
Races in nearby states
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Pennsylvania: common questions
- How many races are there in Pennsylvania?
- RaceRove currently lists 456 upcoming races in Pennsylvania with a confirmed date, plus 410 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Pennsylvania cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Philadelphia (32), Pittsburgh (13), Wayne (13), Allison Park (12) and York (11).
- When is race season in Pennsylvania?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (193), November (102) and September (50).
- What is the biggest race in Pennsylvania?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Pennsylvania is the Broad Street Run, with about 40,000 runners across all of its distances.
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