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.
From the Race Organizer
Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Greentown, PA on October 10, 2026. Come enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while running the Pocono Mountain Running Festival. We have race lengths for all athletes. The course is 100% on paved asphalt roads! The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier # PA21011NP. The course is in the process of certification and we guarantee that it will be certified. Here's a course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4447826065. We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups. All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first marathon or half. EARLY START INFO Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts: - No early starts for 5K/10K - A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable) - No awards for any early starts Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time. This race is part of the new half marathon and marathon race series. Please click on the links for additional information. https://events.elitefeats.com/half https://events.elitefeats.com/beyond SWAG Fast Finishes is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include: T-shirt Finisher's medal Ankle running socks We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available . Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction. Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve. 2024 Medal (artist rendering) I Run for Fun socks Thank you for your Service All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information. Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email events@elitefeats.com . We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day. For additional information and race updates please check our website: EliteFeats.com
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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.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
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.
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