1/2 Marathon
All finishers receive a unique JTARF half marathon finish medal.
We ask that you are off course by 12 pm.
We ask that you are off course by 12 pm.
Open to ages 9 - 99.
- Event Date:
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 12:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $84.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $89.00 after September 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025, 7:00am EDT | September 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $84.00 Race Fee |
| September 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | November 29, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $89.00 Race Fee |
| November 30, 2025, 12:00am EST | January 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $94.00 Race Fee |
| January 31, 2026, 12:00am EST | February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $99.00 Race Fee |
| February 28, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 25, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $104.00 Race Fee |
Full Marathon
Full Marathon with Scenic Train Ride
The full marathon is a Boston Qualifier and is ranked as the second fastest marathon in the Northeast.
Take the scenic train through Lehigh Gorge to the starting line! The train leaves Jim Thorpe Station at 6:30 am. Enjoy water, restrooms, amazing views, and a descriptive history of the surrounding area.
Take the scenic train through Lehigh Gorge to the starting line! The train leaves Jim Thorpe Station at 6:30 am. Enjoy water, restrooms, amazing views, and a descriptive history of the surrounding area.
- Event Date:
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 2:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $109.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $119.00 after September 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025, 7:00am EDT | September 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $109.00 Race Fee |
| September 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | November 29, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $119.00 Race Fee |
| November 30, 2025, 12:00am EST | January 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $129.00 Race Fee |
| January 31, 2026, 12:00am EST | February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $139.00 Race Fee |
| February 28, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 25, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $149.00 Race Fee |
Full Marathon with return shuttle bus
If you select this option, YOU MAY START THE RACE ANY TIME BETWEEN 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM.
YOU WILL NOT TAKE THE TRAIN TO THE START. You can either get dropped off at the start or park at a shuttle-lot near the start. If you park there, we will offer you a free shuttle bus to the start before the race and then another free shuttle back to the parking area after the race. The shuttle from the lot to the starting line will run until 7:45 AM.
YOU WILL NOT TAKE THE TRAIN TO THE START. You can either get dropped off at the start or park at a shuttle-lot near the start. If you park there, we will offer you a free shuttle bus to the start before the race and then another free shuttle back to the parking area after the race. The shuttle from the lot to the starting line will run until 7:45 AM.
- Event Date:
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Start Time:
- 7:15am EDT
- End Time:
- 3:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $99.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $109.00 after September 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025, 7:00am EDT | September 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $99.00 Race Fee |
| September 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | November 29, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $109.00 Race Fee |
| November 30, 2025, 12:00am EST | January 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $119.00 Race Fee |
| January 31, 2026, 12:00am EST | February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $129.00 Race Fee |
| February 28, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 25, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $139.00 Race Fee |
7-Miler with Scenic Train Ride
The 7-miler begins in a remote area of the park, so runners MUST take the train to the starting line. The train leaves Jim Thorpe station at 6:30 am. You will be allowed to choose when you get off the train to start the 7-miler--at either 7:15 (on the way up to the marathon start) or at 9:15 (after you've dropped the marathon starters and the train is heading back).
- Event Date:
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Start Time:
- 7:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 11:00am EDT
- Price:
- $69.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $74.00 after September 27, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025, 7:00am EDT | September 27, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $69.00 Race Fee |
| September 28, 2025, 12:00am EDT | November 27, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $74.00 Race Fee |
| November 28, 2025, 12:00am EST | January 28, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $79.00 Race Fee |
| January 29, 2026, 12:00am EST | February 25, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $84.00 Race Fee |
| February 26, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 23, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $89.00 Race Fee |
The Full Super Two-Fer (Half & Full)
Includes the following events: 1/2 Marathon and Full Marathon with Scenic Train RideRun Saturday's Half-Marathon and Sunday's Boston Qualifying Full Marathon.
- Event Dates:
- Saturday April 25, 2026 - Sunday April 26, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 3:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $173.00 Race Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $188.00 after September 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025, 7:00am EDT | September 29, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $173.00 Race Fee |
| September 30, 2025, 12:00am EDT | November 29, 2025, 11:59pm EST | $188.00 Race Fee |
| November 30, 2025, 12:00am EST | January 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $203.00 Race Fee |
| January 31, 2026, 12:00am EST | February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST | $218.00 Race Fee |
| February 28, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 25, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $233.00 Race Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
