2026 Gettysburg Festival Of Races

The 2026 Gettysburg Festival of Races takes place on April 25–26, 2026, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with the primary venue located at the Eisenhower Conference Center. Participants can expect a weekend of competitive road racing through the historic landscapes of southern Adams County, featuring courses that wind through wooded back country roads, fields, and farms. Weather in Gettysburg during late April typically features mild temperatures, though runners should prepare for variable conditions ranging from cool breezes to occasional spring showers.

What race distances are offered?

• →Gettysburg North-South Marathon (42.2 km)
• →Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon (21.1 km)
• →2L Race Services 5K

What is the course layout for the races?

• →The Half Marathon is a single-loop course that starts and ends at the Eisenhower Conference Center, traveling through hilly roads and crossing the Mason-Dixon Line into Maryland.
• →The Marathon is a two-loop course that follows the exact same route as the half marathon for the first 13.1 miles before looping back for a second circuit.
• →Both long-distance courses feature rolling, hilly terrain through scenic back roads.

What is the event schedule?

• →Saturday, April 25: Health & fitness expo from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• →Sunday, April 26: Race day

What is included with race registration?

• →Finisher shirt and goodie bag
• →Commemorative pint glass
• →Free digital finisher photos and digital finisher's certificate
• →Chip timing provided by 2L Race Services
• →Fluid stations located every 1.5–2 miles
• →Post-race food, beverages, and a beer garden (for participants 21+)
• →Finisher medal (available for Marathon and Half Marathon participants only)

How are awards distributed?

• →Top 3 overall male and female finishers per distance
• →Age group awards
• →Top team awards in male, female, and co-ed divisions across all three race distances