York Marathon
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Race Day
45–72°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The York Marathon starts at 6:00 am on Sunday, May 2, 2027, at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA in York, Pennsylvania, and finishes at Lafayette Plaza downtown. The flat, USATF-certified course begins on city streets and then follows the York County Heritage Rail Trail, a compacted crushed-stone surface. The field is small and chip-timed, with a group start at 6:00 am and a rolling start from 6:10 to 6:30 am. Water stations offer water and Gu gels every 2 miles, and the course closes at 1:00 pm. A half marathon runs the same morning, and every finisher gets a medal.
Questions about the York Marathon 2027
When is the York Marathon 2027?
Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Where is the York Marathon?
York, Pennsylvania, United States.
What time does the York Marathon start?
The race starts at 6:00 AM, local time.
What is the York Marathon time limit?
Course closes at 1:00 pm (7 hours from group start).
How do I enter the York Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Jan 3, 2027: Marathon price increases. Apr 29, 2027: Registration closes.
How much does the York Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $70.
What is the York Marathon elevation gain?
40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the York Marathon course like?
It passes Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, York County Heritage Rail Trail and Brillhart Station.
What is the weather like at the York Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 7–22 °C (45–72 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the York Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the York Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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