Great Appalachian Valley Race: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

🏃‍♂️ Great Appalachian Valley Race

July 18, 2026 in Shippensburg, PA

📅 Event Overview

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

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

❓ Inquiries

For any event questions, please email events@elitefeats.com. Thank you!

🌄 Race Highlights

• Scenic Route: Run through the beautiful countryside in Pennsylvania!
• Trail: Run on a fast, flat trail through the lush, scenic countryside.
• Family Friendly: Walkers and families are welcome.
• Post-Race: There will be food and drink post-race.

⏰ Early Start Info

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

• 5K/10K: No early starts for 5K/10K
• Half Marathon: A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time.
• Awards: No awards for any early starts.
• Pace: Anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full: if faster than 2:15 for the half, they may not get a time.

🏅 Awards and Categories

• First Finisher: All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their finish.
• Medal: Athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal.
• Non-Binary Option: We are proud to announce a non-binary registration option with its own awards categories.

🎁 SWAG

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

• Medal: Beautiful Medal and Lanyard
• T-shirt: Custom designed 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. Military discount link.

📞 Contact Us

Contact events@elitefeats.com with any questions. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. For additional information and race updates please check our website: https://elitefeats.com. Thank you for participating in Elite Feats Event!