Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2026 — Greentown, PA
The Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival kicks off at 7:30 AM, so plan your arrival the night before to avoid a pre-dawn rush from out of town. Held at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, Pennsylvania, the festival offers multiple distances to suit different training phases: a 1-mile option, 5K, 6.2-mile race, half marathon, and the full 26.2-mile marathon. Entry fees range from $40 to $90 depending on the distance and registration timing. Whether you're using this as a training run before a longer goal race or testing your endurance over the full marathon distance, the variety of distances makes this a flexible option for runners at different points in their season.
Course & Travel Notes
The Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival takes place in Greentown, Pennsylvania on October 10, 2026, with race start at 7:30 AM—just after sunrise at 7:07 AM that morning. You'll be running at 1,329 feet elevation, so it's worth doing a little acclimatization if you're coming from sea level. Fly into Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, which is only about 22 miles away, and pack layers since early October in the Pocanos typically sees highs around 61°F and lows near 36°F with a chance of rain on roughly a third of days. Whether you're tackling the marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K, you'll want to be ready for cool, potentially damp conditions.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Greentown, PA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2026 — Greentown, PA?
Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2026 — Greentown, PA takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Greentown, Pennsylvania.
Where is Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2026 — Greentown, PA held?
Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2026 — Greentown, PA is held at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, Pennsylvania.
Where can I find hotels near Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K 2026 — Greentown, PA?
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