Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon & 5K

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Date

Sep 6, 2025

Starting Time

7:30 AM

Course

Road

Fees

$105

Location

Bird in Hand

Participants

1,000-10,000

Terrain

Fast & Flat

Environment

Small Town

Temperature
High: 78°
/ Low: 57°
Perfect For:
Beginner Friendly
Destination Race
Well Organized
Great Swag
Family Friendly
Overview

Sign up to join us in Bird-in-Hand, PA for 2 days of running, delicious food, and fun camaraderie between locals and visitors alike. The 2025 BIH 5K Race will be held Friday, Sep. 5th, and our Half Marathon will be Saturday, Sep. 6th, 2025. Plan to bring the whole family along to enjoy our Kids’ Fun Run, a free Community Picnic, Friday Evening S’mores and Campfire, our scenic 5K route, and of course, our Half Marathon Race.

BIH Half Marathon Finishers earn the authentic Horseshoe Medal. This award is designed to reflect our course and community – hardworking, unique, and a step back in time. Horses put a lot of miles on their shoes – just as runners do. This inspired an Amish firefighter to collect authentic horseshoes from local farriers to award our runners. Every shoe has been worn by an actual horse within a few miles of Bird-in-Hand, and each medal is unique in size and shape. Bringing home a BIH Half Marathon Horseshoe Medal truly means you’ll bring home a piece of our community.

https://www.bihhalfmarathon.com/

Course Description

Get to know the Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon course. All BIH races are rain or shine. Heat varies from year to year and accommodations are always made to keep runners hydrated. Water and sports drink stations are located at mile 1, 3.5, 5.5, 7.5, 8.75, 9.5, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, and 13. Rest stops are available at mile 1, 3, 6.25 9, 10.5, and 12. Additionally, ice buckets and water sprinklers can be found throughout the course during very warm weather.

Minor areas of both the half marathon and 5k courses are unpaved and may be muddy or uneven during heavy rainfall. This is not a closed course, but we attempt to deter vehicle traffic for runner safety. Stay on the left and run against traffic.

Runners-only food and rehab tents are available after crossing the finish line. Runners can sit, cool off, and refuel before meeting up with friends and family at the community picnic. Course relief is available for all who need assistance.

The Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon is a USATF-certified course. The certification code is PA23008NP.

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