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August 22, 2026
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September 27, 2026
100-500 runners
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August 1, 2026
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October 4, 2026
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Schuylkill River Greenways
March 8, 2026
100-500 runners
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April 18, 2026
500-1000 runners
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Buck Ridge Burn Half Marathon & 5k logo
April 12, 2026
100-500 runners
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May 24, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 25, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 25, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 18, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 3, 2026
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November 14, 2026
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November 22, 2026
10,000+ runners
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Rock the Nock Half Marathon 10k & 5k logo
April 18, 2026
100-500 runners
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March 1, 2026
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August 16, 2026
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November 30, 2025
500-1000 runners
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October 18, 2026
500-1000 runners
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October 10, 2026
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Running in Pennsylvania

FAQ

What are the most popular Pennsylvania half marathons?

The Philadelphia Half Marathon was the most popular Pennsylvania half marathon with 13,006 finishers of the half marathon. The second most popular Pennsylvania was the Pittsburgh Half Marathon with 10,167 finishers of the half marathon.

What are the best Pennsylvania half marathons for beginners in 2026?

The Pennsylvania half marathons we recommend as the best for beginners are:

The Philadelphia Half Marathon: Philadelphia’s largest half marathon and, by far, the largest running weekend in Pennsylvania. The race has exceptional production, a ton of crowd support, and a course through historic parts of the city.
The Pittsburgh Half Marathon: The course takes runners across three different bridges with their own distinct architecture and great views of Pittsburgh. The course is known for its finisher festival, crowds support, and a generous time cut off of 7 hours for the marathon.
Love Run Philadelphia: A great spring half marathon in Pennsylvania. With a start and finish at Art Museum at Eakins Oval, the course is flat, fast and downhill. A scenic finish near the stairs from Rocky!
Which months can I run a half marathon in Pennsylvania?

You can run a half marathon in Pennsylvania in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

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