Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

 

Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Greentown, PA on October 10, 2026.

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Come enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while running the Pocono Mountain Running Festival.

• We have race lengths for all athletes.
• The course is 100% on paved asphalt roads!
• The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier # PA21011NP.
• 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/4447826065.
• We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
  
  
• All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish.  The athletes 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.

EARLY START INFO

Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:

- No early starts for 5K/10K
- A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable) 
- No awards for any 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.

 

This race is part of the new half marathon and marathon race series. Please click on the links for additional information.

 

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

 

https://events.elitefeats.com/beyond

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SWAG

Fast Finishes is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:

• T-shirt
• Finisher's medal
• Ankle running socks
  
  
• We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event.
• Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! 
• We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction. 
• Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.

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2024 Medal (artist rendering)

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I Run for Fun socks

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Thank you for your Service

All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.

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Elite Feats 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. For additional information and race updates please check our website: EliteFeats.com

We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.

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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.

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AWARDS

Top 1 — Male & Female and nonbinary

Age Groups — Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, 5k and Combo platter. Top three in each age group.

Top three male and female and non binary in each age group
19 under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80 over

 

Top 3 — Male & Female and nonbinary
Age Groups — Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, 5k and Combo platter
first overall female and male and non binary
top three male and female and non binary in each age group

• There will not be a formal awards ceremony. Results will be live and you can pickup your award as soon as you finish.
• It is the responsibility of the runner to check their results (the link will be emailed as well as posted in RunSignUp and then go to the award table to pick up their award from the staff member on race day.
• There are event medals for each finisher. Please remember to grab your medal from the table if there is not a person handing them out. This will be at the finish line.
• We can’t mail medals after the event. Unfortunately, we can not mail awards. 
• All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish.  The athletes 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.

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2024 Medal (artist rendering)

Packet Pickup

Saturday: Pickup will be near the Start/Finish Line Day of the event starting at 6:00 AM to race start

2024 Medal (artist rendering)

We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction. Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.

We are proud to support as many charitable causes as part of our mission to help improve people's lives in any way possible. Our charitable donations strategy is to work closely with the permit agencies (municipal, state or private party) and ask them what organizations need financial support for their non-profit activities. A core part of our business mission is to try and help make the world a better place for all people.

We have donated to numerous organizations, including local fire departments, townships, conservation organizations, human relief organizations and most importantly, to organizations that help children in need. After we make sure that our commitments to local organizations are met or exceeded, our favorite national organization is Turnaround Arts. Turnaround Arts works to ensure that every child in America has access to an education rich in the arts. We are happy to contribute as much as possible to Turnaround Arts.

 

We are happy to partner with the Ohiopyle-Stewart Volunteer Fire Department for this race. 

All races will be on paved park roads with minimal hills.
Start/Finish and High elevation level to 1760'/536m
Click here to see the course map with elevation chart for details, or contact the event for any specific questions.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4447826065

The marathon is two loops of the course.
The marathon will be a certified Boston Qualifier!
The 5k goes out 1.55 miles from the start and loops back.All runners/walkers are encouraged to carry their own hydration and fuel.
There will also water and Gatorade at all stations.
There will be aid stations every 2 miles, starting at mile 2.
Please make sure to put your garbage (bottles, gels, etc.) in or near the provided garbage cans on the course (just after the aid stations) or carry it to the next station.

Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival 2026 🏔 Plan Your Fall 2026 Race Weekend
Saturday • October 10, 2026 Promised Land State Park — Greentown, PA

 

Set Your Sights for a Remarkable Race Weekend - Boston Qualifier Marathon, plus a choice of shorter distances.

Accurately measured courses.

Experience one of Pennsylvania’s most scenic race weekends—known for exceptional race logistics, friendly staff,
and beautiful mountain surroundings.

RACE OPTIONS 🏃 Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 5K/10K Combo

START TIME Marathon & Half Marathon: 7:30 AM, 5K: 7:45 AM, 10K: 8:45 AM

REGISTRATION Find full details and register through:
• EliteFeats Event Link: https://events.elitefeats.com/26pocono
• RunSignup Event Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Greentown/
PoconoMountainsMarathonRaceFestivalMarathonHalfMarathon10Kand5K

Accommodations

Comfort Inn Pocono Lakes Region Daily room rates - $169 with breakfast, 117 Twin Rocks Road, Distance
to race site - approx. 15 miles, 20-30 minutes driving Lake Ariel, PA – 18436

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/DN35Q6

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Dr, Scotrun, PA 18355 - Daily rates for rooms for 4 persons start at $232 a night, resort fee waived
Distance to race site - 23 miles, 37 minutes driving
https://www.greatwolf.com/poconos/plan?
numberOfAdults=4&arrival=2026-10-08&departure=2026-10-09&offerCode=&kidsAges=

or

Call 1-800-768-9653. Use this code for the discounted rates: group code 2610SELT

Woodloch Pines 731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA 18428

Luxury family resort - 3-night minimum, plans include use of renowned facilities and meal plans
Contact Matt Butler, Senior Corporate Sales Manager, with your inquiries - Mention Jacqui Seltaer for
preferred discounted rates
Ph: 570.689.8923 | Direct: 570.664.9857
matt.butler@woodloch.com | www.woodloch.com

All information is provided on a best-effort basis. Hotel reservations and payments are solely between the guest and the
property, and reservation confirmations are issued directly by the property. Jacqui Seltzer assumes no liability for any loss
or damage resulting from reliance on the information provided. While accuracy and safety are priorities, unforeseen
changes may occur. By using this information, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Jacqui Seltzer from any related
claims.

We love our uniformed service members and their families. All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Please use code SERVICE to receive this discount.

This discount is available to all active duty service members, their spouse and children, as well as their parents and brothers and sisters. Please note: parents, brothers and sisters, spouse and children do not need to be active service members!

Entry fees will include a beautiful Medal and Lanyard and running socks plus:

5K - t-shirt
10K - t-shirt
Half - t-shirt
Marathon - t-shirt
Additional t-shirt can be ordered for: $10.00

We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction. Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.

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2024 Medal (artist rendering)

Parking is at the Start/Finish Line area and in the overflow parking lot.

Promised Land State Park
Bear Wallow Road
Greentown, PA US 18426

The race takes place in Promised Land State Park at the Upper Lake, across from Bear Wallow Road off SR 390. Start/Finish and parking is in the overflow parking lot. Please double check your GPS settings so that you get to the correct location. We have found that if you just put Promised Land State Park in a GPS, it takes you to the Ranger's office, which is 2 miles from the race start/finish area. Cell service is poor in the area, so please make sure you know where the event will take place.

Results are posted here:

2023 https://my.raceresult.com/267047/

2022 https://my.raceresult.com/223127/results

5K: T-Shirt

10K: T-Shirt

Half Marathon: T-Shirt

Combo 5K and 10K: T-Shirt

Full Marathon: T-Shirt