Question 1

How do I find running races near me?

Accepted Answer

Enter your zip code on RACE or use the location-based pages at /marathons-near-me, /half-marathons-near-me, /10k-near-me, or /5k-near-me. We show every upcoming running event within your selected radius, sorted by distance from you.

Question 2

What's the most popular running distance in the US?

Accepted Answer

By a wide margin, the 5K. The half marathon is the most popular distance over 10 miles. Each distance has its own hub on RACE — /5k-races, /10k-races, /half-marathons, /marathons — with live event counts and state-by-state breakdowns.

Question 3

When is running race season in the US?

Accepted Answer

June is the single busiest month for running events. The June–October stretch carries roughly 70% of the year’s running calendar. December through March is the quietest period — most regions don’t publish next year’s spring races until late winter, so the calendar grows back as race directors finalize dates.

Question 4

Which states have the most running races?

Accepted Answer

Ohio, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and California lead the country in upcoming running event volume. Every state hosts dozens of upcoming races — including smaller states like Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota. The "Browse by state" grid on this page links to a dedicated running hub for every state.

Question 5

How do I register for a running race?

Accepted Answer

For RACE-native events, you can register and pay on this site. For events hosted on external platforms (RunSignUp, RaceRoster, and similar), we link you directly to the official registration page. Either way, you find the race here.

Running Races in Pennsylvania

Running races by month in Pennsylvania

Notable Pennsylvania events

Dalton Dash 5 Miler

Tortoise and Hare 5K

Boalsburg Memorial Day Run

The 2026 Highmark Wholecare Memorial Day Free 5K, presented by Healthy Adams County

Steve Snider It's a Beautiful Day 5k

Jason Michaels Memorial 5k

York Gold Star Memorial 5K Run & 9 Mile Tour de Memorials

Java Jog 5k and 2 mile walk and kids race

Memorial Main Street Mile

Memorial Day 5K

Tuesdays In The Park Ice Cream 5k & Kids Fun Run May 26

Rabid Raccoon 100

Destined to Win Cancer Walk

Penn Fusion Cares 5K/2K Sponsored by One Digital

FLB Girls Wrestling Color Run

Wayne Twp Clinton County, PA 5K Walk/Run

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at York, PA (22)

li'l bridgey 5k

PHL 5K Run4Life & 1.5-mile Fun Walk

Expectations Women's Center 5K

Old Forge Fire Department "Run for the Pizza," 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

St. John's Lutheran Church - Growing our Community 5K Run/Walk

PA Summer Biathlon at Camp Freedom

Run For Their Tomorrow 5k

Running Races in Nearby States

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