Hamburg Half Marathon

Shirt deadline 6-1-26

Hamburg Half Marathon

The Hamburg Half Marathon is a fast run on the local favorite Schuylkill River Trail  (SRT). The SRT runs along the banks of the Schuylkill River. This course is extremally scenic and located in the historic area running in between the Blue Mountains and across the Appalachian Trail. 

All runners will get a long sleeved tech shirt and free hot breakfast items after the race!

*This year we are going to be more sustainable by switching from bottles of water at the finish line to having cold ice water with reusable plastic cups that runners can use to rehydrate. 

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Covered Bridge Tour (610) 375-4085

Lucky Leprechaun Vineyard and Winery

Bouchette Vineyards

Reading Blue Mt. & Northern Railroad 

Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Cabela’s

Cigars International 

Crystal Cave

Want to be a part of the experience helping and assisting runners at aid stations or on the course?

Volunteers receive a future free race entry of their choosing and a free shirt (based on availability). 

• Saturday June 27th 2026
  • Half Marathon -8 am
  • 5k 8:10am

Both races  are an out and back on the SRT towards Port Clinton . Starting at the Hamburg Community Park, the half marathon will run out towards the Auburn Bridge and then back. The route includes views of the Stony Creek, the train station, and the crossing of the Appalachian Trail. The trail is flat and shaded which makes it a perfect spot! If there is rain the week prior, the trail will be muddy and you'll want to plan accordingly.

Here is the course map. 

TIME LIMIT

• 3 1/2 hours for the half

AID STATIONS

• 5k will have 1 aid station 
• Half will have 2 aid stations that you will hit two times (once on the way and again on the way back) will be at approximately  Mile 1.5, 3.75, 9.25, 11.5   We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own hydration if you need more water. The weather has been pretty warm the past few years.
• Water, Gatorade and post race Breakfast will be available at the start/finish area.

PORTAPOTTIES

• Portapotties will be located at the start/finish area
• Additional locations are 1.5 mile aid station 

• Registration will be open the morning of the race during the pick up times listed below (unless sold out.) 
•  pick up your bib on race morning right near the Start/Finish line for all races.
• Specific times will be listed later on. The 5k will check in after the half.

Parking will be at Hamburg Community Park. We encourage car pooling, but there is plenty of parking. There is also great facilities--including bathrooms near the start/finish area. There is the Hamburg Community Pool as well if you are looking for additional activities in the area. More info on nearby attractions can be found on this website.

Race themed awards

Half 

• Top 3 Male & Female
• There will also be age group awards for top male and female runners: (who were not in the overall top 3)
• 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K

• Top 3 Male & Female
• under, 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Awards will be handed out closer to the end of the event and can be picked up where you checked in at. There is no formal award ceremony and no awards will be mailed.

• Amazing race-themed long sleeve shirt.
• Unique medal symbolic for the Hamburg will be awarded to all participants for the half and 5k.
• Deadline for a shirt is JUNE 1st. Do not expect a shirt if you sign up after this date.

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