Kinzua Half Marathon & 5k

Run for the Elk Race Festival: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Emporium, PA on July 27, 2026

RACE SPECIAL FOR 2026!

If you register for any Sunday, July 27th Run for the Elk event — you can use

promo code: Conquer-Day2 to receive a discount for Saturday, July 26th, Conquer the Canyon event!

Once you pay full price for Run for the Elk, use the promo code to register again and add a Saturday, Conquer the Canyon event. Two events in two days with a discount, what a race weekend! CODE: Conquer-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 do, you'll receive the shirt if you race both days!

We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new 2026 Half Marathon and Marathon race series!

More info about the series can be found here:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

https://events.elitefeats.com/beyond

EARLY START INFO

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

• No early starts for 5K/10K

• A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable)

• No awards for any early starts

Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.

Emporium is the ”Elk Capital of Pennsylvania” and is located in the heart of the state’s wild elk herd, now numbering almost 1,000 majestic animals. This is going to be a great event with amazing scenery!

• The Full Marathon will be a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier

• Certified number PA22019NP

• Click here for link to certification.

• The course is in the process of certification and we guarantee that it will be certified.

• Here's a course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5071711882/

• We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration.

• 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. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first marathon or half.

SWAG

Entry fees will include:

• Beautiful Medal and Lanyard

• T-shirt

• Running ankle socks

2024 Finishers Medal

I Run for Fun socks

Veteran 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.

Also, as always, Service Members or former Service Members can use the promo code to obtain their discount at the full price race and then use the other promo code to get a discount at the second race.

EliteFeats.com is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email [email protected]. 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: http://www.elitefeats.com

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The 2025 Kinzua Bridge Challenge 10K, 5K,1 Mile, and 2 Mile Walk will be a staggered start beginning at 9:00 am on Sunday, August 11th. The races start at the Center Street Trailhead on the Mt Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Rails to Trails. The course is out and back for each race. The proceeds benefit the Swedish Festival Association who partner with the Mount Jewett Community to host one of the largest festival in the county.

The Mount Jewett Swedish Festival Association will allocate the proceeds of the race to benefit the Penn York Oil and Gas Scholarship held at the University of Pittsburgh the Bradford Campus. This scholarship supports students in the Energy Science majors. Proceeds exceeding the scholarship donation will be distributed for the purpose of promoting economic development, education, innovation and community revitalization in and around the Mount Jewett area.

Chip Timing & Registration Management by Wolf Creek Race Management.

AWARDS:

There will be finisher medals at the finish line.

T-shirts for all who pre-register by July 13th, 2026. Race day registration 8:00-8:45 am. The race starts at 9:00 am.

All races use the same course. There will be personnel on the trail to turn the racers accordingly.