Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- RegistrationOpen when last checked August 14, 2026Check registration
- Race daySunday, April 25, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
Quick facts
- Boston-qualifying full marathon on a net-downhill rail-trail route.
- Two marathon start options, including a scenic train ride to the later start.
- Hard-packed D&L and Lehigh Gorge trail surface rather than pavement.
- Official results overview is hosted on TicketSignup.
Course
The full marathon uses wide hard-packed rail trail through Lehigh Gorge, with a steady 0.5 to 1 percent downgrade for much of the route. Runners can choose train-start or shuttle logistics, and the race finishes back in Jim Thorpe.
Race-day weather
Late April in the Pocono foothills can start cool and finish mild. The trail setting helps with shade in places, but runners should still plan for changing temperatures and a long point-to-point morning.
About the Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon
The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon is built around a point-to-point run down the D&L and Lehigh Gorge rail trails. Its steady downgrade, scenic train option, and Boston-qualifying setup make it a useful late-April target for goal-time runners.
Past Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon FAQ
When is the Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon?
The 2027 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon is on Sunday, April 25, 2027.
Is Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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