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Pennsylvania Half Marathons in October

Browse all Pennsylvania Half Marathons in 2026 and 2027 by month and by city below. For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up.

We dedicate hours every month searching for races to include in the Pennsylvania Half Marathons calendar. If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at [email protected] to submit your race.

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October 3, 2026
100-500 runners
Hanover, Pennsylvania
October 4, 2026
1-100 runners
Coburn, Pennsylvania
October 10, 2026
100-500 runners
Greentown, Pennsylvania
October 17, 2026
500-1000 runners
Cabot, Pennsylvania
October 18, 2026
100-500 runners
West Reading, Pennsylvania
October 18, 2026
500-1000 runners
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
October 25, 2026
100-500 runners
Waterfall, Pennsylvania
October 25, 2026
100-500 runners
Waterfall, Pennsylvania

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FAQ

What are the most popular Pennsylvania half marathons?

The Philadelphia Half Marathon was the most popular Pennsylvania half marathon with 13,006 finishers of the half marathon. The second most popular Pennsylvania was the Pittsburgh Half Marathon with 10,167 finishers of the half marathon.

What are the best Pennsylvania half marathons for beginners in 2026?

The Pennsylvania half marathons we recommend as the best for beginners are:

The Philadelphia Half Marathon: Philadelphia’s largest half marathon and, by far, the largest running weekend in Pennsylvania. The race has exceptional production, a ton of crowd support, and a course through historic parts of the city.
The Pittsburgh Half Marathon: The course takes runners across three different bridges with their own distinct architecture and great views of Pittsburgh. The course is known for its finisher festival, crowds support, and a generous time cut off of 7 hours for the marathon.
Love Run Philadelphia: A great spring half marathon in Pennsylvania. With a start and finish at Art Museum at Eakins Oval, the course is flat, fast and downhill. A scenic finish near the stairs from Rocky!
Which months can I run a half marathon in Pennsylvania?

You can run a half marathon in Pennsylvania in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

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