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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Harrisburg City Island, Harrisburg PA
Marathon · Half
40–56°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
50–65°F
dry
2024
45–67°F
dry
2023
41–52°F
dry
2022
43–55°F
dry
2021
41–64°F
dry
2020
44–72°F
dry
2019
31–40°F
dry
2018
38–52°F
dry
2017
34–49°F
dry
2016
39–67°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
40°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Celebrate 54 years of the YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half & Relay with us! This Boston-qualifier has been affectionately dubbed the “Mini-Boston” — not just in being a stepping stone to one of the most prestigious races in the country, but because Harrisburg’s heart comes alive as thousands of runners and spectators cheer you on throughout the course all the way to the finish line. This fast, flat marathon winds through urban street, forested paths, across bridges, and through natural features unique to Pennsylvania’s capital city on the river.
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