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

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for the Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival featuring the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on July 25, 2026, in Wellsboro, PA at 5440 US-6.

📧 Contact Information

Please contact events@elitefeats.com with any event questions that you have. Thank you!

🏅 Half Marathon Series

• New Series: We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series.
• More Info: More information is available by clicking on the link below:
• Link: Half Marathon Series Information

💸 Special Pricing

• Promo Code: Use promo code: Elk-Day2 to receive a discount for Sunday, July 27th, Run for the Elk.
• Registration: You can register again to add Sunday’s Run for the Elk event after paying full price for Conquer the Canyon.
• I Did The Double: Race both days to receive a commemorative t-shirt, regardless of the events you run.

🌲 Race 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.

• Boston Qualifier: The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier. Certification number PA22017NP and link to certification.
• Course Structure: The marathon will be two loops of the half marathon.
• Course Map: Here’s a mapmyrun.com link to the course.
• Distances: The 5k goes out 1.55 miles and returns to the finish: the 10k goes out 3.1 miles and returns.
• First Time Finishers: All first-time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque and their finisher’s medal.
• Non-binary Registration: We are proud to have a non-binary registration option with its own awards categories.

🚦 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. The first 4.2 miles are paved (and hilly!), leading to a scenic overlook. The next 2.3 miles is a hard-packed dirt trail, in very good shape.

⏰ Early Start Info

• 5K/10K: No early starts for these races.
• Half Marathon: There will be a single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time.
• Awards: No awards for early starts.
• Pacing: Early starters should aim for a 15min mile or slower, and may not receive a time if they finish faster than 2:15 for the half.

🎁 SWAG

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

• Medal: Beautiful Medal and Lanyard
• T-Shirt: A specially designed event t-shirt.
• Socks: Running ankle socks for participants.

🎖 Discounts for Service Members

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

🌟 About Elite Feats

Elite Feats is known for fun, well-organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email events@elitefeats.com. Our goal is to provide the best race day experience. Check our website for updates: EliteFeats.com