Join us in this gorgeous mountain town for one of the most beautiful runs in the Northeast! The full marathon is a point-to-point BOSTON QUALIFIER with a steady 0.5-1% downgrade nearly the entire way!! It is one of the fastest Boston Qualifiers on the East Coast!

Schedule

Saturday: Half Marathon @ 8 am
Sunday: 7-miler (train leaves @ 6:30 am)
Sunday: Full Marathon with two starting times @ 7:15 am & 8:00 am. (train leaves at 6:30 am and riders start at 8:00 am)

Course Description

The 2025 half marathon will be run on the same gorgeous, out-and-back course as 2024. Participants will start in the parking lot at the Jim Thorpe Train Station and run the FLAT, FAST rail-trail into Lehigh Gorge State Park. The route runs parallel to and even crosses over the Lehigh River and into breathtaking scenery of Lehigh Gorge.

Registration & Pricing

Half Marathon: $99
Full Marathon: $129 - $139
7-Miler: $84
The Mini Super Two-Fer (Half & 7-miler): $164
The Full Super Two-Fer (Half & Full): $218

Packet Pickup Details

All runners can pick up bibs on Friday April 26th from noon to 6 pm at Muggles' Mug Coffee Shoppe (79 Broadway, Jim Thorpe). Marathon and 7-Mile runners can pick up their bibs on Saturday April 27th from 10am to 2pm in front of the Jim Thorpe Train Station.

What to Bring

Bring your ID for bib pickup and any personal items you may need for the race.

Awards & Categories

Top 3 Overall M/F in all three events
Top 3 Overall Masters (40+) in the half and full marathons
Top 3 M/F for all events in the following age groups: 19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Parking & Transportation

Premium Parking in the Jim Thorpe Train Station Lot next to the finish line. Free, Off-site Parking will be available at the Jim Thorpe Area High School.

Contact Information

For questions, contact [email protected]

Cancellation Policy

Refunds are not available, but deferrals from previous years must be claimed by February 1st, 2025.