Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Logo

Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Wellsboro, PA

Sat, Jul 24, 2027

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When

Saturday, July 24th, 2027

Where

5440 US-6, Wellsboro PA

Distances

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

7085°F

dry

2024

6076°F

dry

2023

6080°F

dry

2022

6279°F

rain

2021

6581°F

dry

2020

6584°F

dry

2019

5375°F

dry

2018

6674°F

rain

2017

5765°F

dry

2016

7086°F

rain

Best months to race in Pennsylvania

Race-day forecast · Saturday, Jul 24

Cloudy · 5476°F

Saturday, Jul 24starts near 54°F · 2% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph

About this race

Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Date: July 24, 2027

Location: 5440 US-6, Wellsboro, PA

You can still register for the event if registration is closed on this site. Please email [email protected] for info on how to register. You can even register on race morning. Thank you and I hope you have a great race!

Contact Information

Please contact [email protected] with any event questions that you have. Thank you!

Event Series Information

We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series and Marathon Race Series. More information is available by clicking on the link below.

Special Pricing for 2-days of Events

If you register for any Saturday, July 26th Conquer the Canyon event — you can use promo code: Elk-Day2 to receive a discount for Sunday, July 27th, Run for the Elk event! Once you pay full price for Conquer the Canyon, register again to add Sunday’s Run for the Elk event. Two events in two days with a discount, what a race weekend! CODE: Elk-Day2

In addition, if you race both days (Conquer and Elk), you'll receive an I Did The Double t-shirt. It doesn't matter which events you run, you'll receive the shirt if you race both days!

Event Highlights

Conquer the Canyon is going to be a great event with amazing scenery! In Wellsboro, the combination of beauty, forests, and the rich history of this area make this a sure-fire destination race for a summer weekend getaway.

  • Marathon Qualification: The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier.
  • Course Details: The marathon will be two loops of the half marathon.
  • Course Map: Here's a mapmyrun.com link to the course.
  • First Time Finishers: All first-time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish.

Course Information

The course is actually a combo of road and trail. The half marathon is an out and back loop, out 6.5543 miles and turnaround.

  • Paved Route: The first 4.2 miles are paved (and hilly!).
  • Trail Details: For the next 2.3 miles, there is little auto traffic: it is a trail.
  • Trail Condition: This trail is hard-packed dirt, with no roots or potholes.
  • 5K and 10K Routes: The 5k goes out 1.55 miles and returns to the finish: the 10k goes out 3.1 miles and returns to the finish.

Early Start Information

  • 5K/10K Start: No early starts for 5K/10K.
  • Half Marathon Start: A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable).
  • No Awards: No awards for any early starts.
  • Pace Requirement: Anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full.

SWAG

Fast Finishes is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:

  • Beautiful Medal: Medal and Lanyard
  • T-shirt: High-quality event t-shirt
  • Socks: Running ankle socks

Additional Information

All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.

Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email [email protected].

Course map

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Live prices near the start line, Jul 23 – 25, 2027.

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