Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Date and time
Saturday, July 24, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Location
E. 3rd and Chestnut St, Emporium, PA
Date and time
Saturday, July 24, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Location
E. 3rd and Chestnut St, Emporium, PA
Date and time
Saturday, July 24, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Location
E. 3rd and Chestnut St, Emporium, PA
Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Emporium, PA on July 27, 2026
You can still register for the event if registration is closed on this site. Please email markfastfinishes@gmail.com for info on how to register. You can even register on race morning. Thank you and I hope you have a great race!
RACE SPECIAL FOR 2026!
If you register for any Sunday, July 26th Run for the Elk event — you can use promo code: Conquer-Day2 to receive a discount for Saturday, July 25th, Conquer the Canyon event!
Once you pay full price for Run for the Elk, use the promo code to register again and add a Saturday, Conquer the Canyon event. Two events in two days with a discount, what a race weekend! CODE: Conquer-Day2
In addition, if you race both days (Conquer and Elk), you'll receive an I Did The Double t-shirt. It doesn't matter which events you do, you'll receive the shirt if you race both days!
We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new 2026 Half Marathon and Marathon race series!
More info about the series can be found here:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
https://events.elitefeats.com/beyond
EARLY START INFO
Here is the information going forward for all races regarding 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.
Emporium is the ”Elk Capital of Pennsylvania” and is located in the heart of the state’s wild elk herd, now numbering almost 1,000 majestic animals. This is going to be a great event with amazing scenery!
The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier
Certified number PA22019NP Click here for link to certification.
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/5071711882/ We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration. All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish. The athlete 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.
SWAG
Entry fees will include:
Beautiful Medal and Lanyard T-shirt Running ankle socks
I Run for Fun socks
Veteran Discount
All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information. Also, as always, Service Members or former Service Members can use the promo code to obtain their discount at the full price race and then use the other promo code to get a discount at the second race.
EliteFeats.com 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 experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: http://www.elitefeats.com
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Marathon
Half marathon
10K
5K