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

Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival

Date: July 25, 2026

Location: 5440 US-6, Wellsboro, PA

Website: Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival

Contact Information

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

Event Series Information

• Series Announcement: We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series and Marathon Race Series.
• More Info: More information is available by clicking on the link below
• Half Marathon Series: https://events.elitefeats.com/half
• Beyond Information: https://events.elitefeats.com/beyond

Special Pricing

If you register for any Saturday, July 25th Conquer the Canyon event — you can use promo code: Elk-Day2 to receive a discount for Sunday, July 26th, 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!

Double Race T-shirt: 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 Overview

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. We have all distances to make sure you are having fun and challenged at the same time.

• 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.
• Distance Overview: The 5k goes out 1.55 miles and returns to the finish: the 10k goes out 3.1 miles and returns to the finish.

Awards and Recognition

• First Time Finishers: All first time half marathon and marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half or full marathon finish. The athlete will also receive their finisher’s medal.
• Non-binary Registration: We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
• Course Composition: 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.
• Trail Quality: The first 4.2 miles are paved (and hilly!). For the next 2.3 miles, since there is little auto traffic, it is a hard packed dirt trail in very good shape.

Early Start Information

Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:

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

Event SWAG

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

• Beautiful Medal: Beautiful Medal and Lanyard.
• T-shirt: T-shirt.
• Socks: Running ankle socks.

Military Discount

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. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: EliteFeats.com

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