YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- RegistrationStatus not confirmed yet
- Race dateNot announced yet
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- TBD Date not announced
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Unconfirmed Not verified yet
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Flat riverfront course starting and finishing on City Island.
- Fields of roughly 450 to 550 half marathon finishers in recent years.
- Walkers get a dedicated start 45 minutes ahead of the runners.
- Same organizer as the November YMCA Harrisburg Marathon on the same City Island footprint.
Course
The course starts and finishes on City Island in the middle of the Susquehanna and spends most of its distance along Riverfront Park in downtown Harrisburg. Elevation change is minimal, the bridge crossings are short, and the layout repeats enough that pacing discipline matters more than terrain here.
Race-day weather
Mid September mornings in Harrisburg are usually mild, in the 50s or low 60s at the 8:00 start. Humidity coming off the river is the thing to watch, since the open riverfront miles offer almost no shade once the sun is up.
About the YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon
The Harrisburg Area YMCA has run this race for three decades and pairs it with a November marathon on the same City Island footprint. The half is by far the larger of the two, drawing 450 to 550 finishers, and the mix skews toward first timers and runners hunting a flat September time rather than travelers.
Past YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, September 13, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon FAQ
When is the YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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