Running Races in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 742 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. That is the 5th-highest event count for running of any state. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, March, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Philadelphia leads with 50 races, followed by Pittsburgh (26), Allison Park (20), and York (19). The remaining 85% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Pennsylvania
Sep (218) · Oct (156) · Aug (154) · Nov (84) · Jul (44) · Dec (29) · May (17) · Feb (13) · Apr (12) · Jun (7) · Mar (5) · Jan (3)
Notable Pennsylvania events
- Philadelphia Marathon — Philadelphia, November 20 — full marathon
Showing 24 of 742
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17 Annual Clearfield YMCA Fair Fun 5K & 100 Meter Kids Dash
July 25, 2026
Clearfield, PA
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Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
July 25, 2026
Wellsboro, PA
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US Eagle 5K, & 10K at Manheim, PA, (30)
Manheim, PA
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US Eagle 5K, & 10K at Manheim, PA, (30)
July 25, 2026
Manheim, PA
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Eagle 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Hughesville, PA (30)
Hughesville, PA
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Eagle 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Hughesville, PA (30)
July 25, 2026
Hughesville, PA
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Admiral Stark Memorial 5k run/walk (this year name changed to Dick Daniels Memorial) and Frank J Valvano Memorial 10k run. Also, a one-mile kid's fun run!
July 25, 2026
Tunkhannock, PA
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Running Races in Nearby States
Frequently asked questions
How do I find running races near me?▾
Enter your zip code on RACE or use the location-based pages at /marathons-near-me, /half-marathons-near-me, /10k-near-me, or /5k-near-me. We show every upcoming running event within your selected radius, sorted by distance from you.
What's the most popular running distance in the US?▾
By a wide margin, the 5K. The half marathon is the most popular distance over 10 miles. Each distance has its own hub on RACE — /5k-races, /10k-races, /half-marathons, /marathons — with live event counts and state-by-state breakdowns.
When is running race season in the US?▾
June is the single busiest month for running events. The June–October stretch carries roughly 70% of the year’s running calendar. December through March is the quietest period — most regions don’t publish next year’s spring races until late winter, so the calendar grows back as race directors finalize dates.
Which states have the most running races?▾
Ohio, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and California lead the country in upcoming running event volume. Every state hosts dozens of upcoming races — including smaller states like Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota. The "Browse by state" grid on this page links to a dedicated running hub for every state.
How do I register for a running race?▾
For RACE-native events, you can register and pay on this site. For events hosted on external platforms (RunSignUp, RaceRoster, and similar), we link you directly to the official registration page. Either way, you find the race here.