Gettysburg North South Marathon
Gettysburg North South Marathon leaves the battlefield roads behind for hillier Adams County back roads and a cross-state loop into Maryland.
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Quick facts
- Boston-certified marathon with a two-loop course.
- Crosses the Mason-Dixon line into Maryland.
- Hillier rural route after the move away from Gettysburg National Military Park.
- Supports Warrior Canine Connection.
2027 Gettysburg North South Marathon registration
Registration for the 2027 Gettysburg North South Marathon runs through the official registration page at raceroster.com.
About the Gettysburg North South Marathon
This race is shaped as much by what it no longer does as by what it does now. Since it can no longer run through Gettysburg National Military Park, the marathon has become a rural back-road event with a history-town base rather than a battlefield tour.
Course
The marathon starts and finishes at the Eisenhower Conference Center, uses a two-loop layout, and crosses the Mason-Dixon line into Maryland. Expect rolling to hilly country roads, a steadier rhythm than a tourist-heavy city course, and enough climbing to keep it honest.
Race-day weather
Late April in south-central Pennsylvania can offer near-perfect spring racing or a damp, gray morning with a headwind on open farm roads. Hills matter here, but wind and temperature swings can matter just as much.
Past Gettysburg North South Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Gettysburg North South Marathon FAQ
When is the Gettysburg North South Marathon?
The 2027 Gettysburg North South Marathon is on Sunday, April 25, 2027.
How do I register for the Gettysburg North South Marathon?
Register for the Gettysburg North South Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/gettysburg-north-south-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at raceroster.com.
Can I use the Gettysburg North South Marathon for Boston qualifying?
Marathon Scout marks the Gettysburg North South Marathon course as a Boston qualifier. Check the current Boston qualifying times and confirm current course certification with the race before registering. Starting with 2027 registration, the B.A.A. adds 5 minutes to times from courses with 1,500 to 2,999 feet of net downhill and 10 minutes to courses with 3,000 to 5,999 feet, and does not accept courses with 6,000 feet or more. See the net-downhill course index if this course loses significant elevation.
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