Pocono Mountains Marathon
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Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
Pocono Mountains Marathon is the main event of a race festival at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, in the Pocono Mountains, run in peak fall foliage. The festival also includes a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a 5K and 10K combo. The course is 100% paved asphalt road, and the marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier (course number PA21011NP). The next edition is Saturday, October 9, 2027, with the marathon and half marathon starting at 9:00 AM. Half and full marathoners can take a single early start one hour before the official start, without awards and at a pace of 9:19 per km or slower. Entry includes a T-shirt, a finisher's medal and running socks, and first-time half marathon and marathon finishers receive a commemorative plaque. A non-binary registration option has its own awards, and service members and their families get a 10% discount on entry. The event is organized by Elite Feats.
Questions about the Pocono Mountains Marathon 2027
When is the Pocono Mountains Marathon 2027?
Saturday, October 9, 2027.
Where is the Pocono Mountains Marathon?
Greentown, Pennsylvania, United States.
What time does the Pocono Mountains Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Pocono Mountains Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Aug 24, 2027: Price increase.
How much does the Pocono Mountains Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon Entry: $80.
What is the Pocono Mountains Marathon elevation gain?
600 ft (183 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the weather like at the Pocono Mountains Marathon?
The race-day average is 11 °C (52 °F). Feels cool.
Is the Pocono Mountains Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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