- Weather
- 48°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 150 ft gain · -950 ft net
Downhill rail trail; known for fast times
PR9.5Weather9.1Experience7.4
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Late April · Northeast · Point-to-Point
The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival
Jim Thorpe, PA
Event: Full Marathon with Scenic Train Ride
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
Registration opens on the organizer's site
- Typical start temp
- 43°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Net downhill
- Elevation
- 100 ft gain · -500 ft net(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A point-to-point course around Jim Thorpe, PA, that gives back elevation for most of the race.
Good fit if
- · PR attempts
- · Boston qualification
- · Runners who care about scenery
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Point-to-Point
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 100 ft(estimated)
- Total loss
- 600 ft(estimated)
- Net elevation
- -500 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Easy
- Entry fee
- $119(most recent listed price)
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in different locations
Race details
- Typical timing
- Late April
- Next confirmed date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Registration
- Open now
- Region
- Northeast
- Editorial tier
- Recommended
- Prestige
- 6.0/10(estimated)
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Event: Full Marathon with Scenic Train Ride
Good to know
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
- Point-to-point
- Net downhill
- Easy entry
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 43°F — excellent marathon conditions.
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- Elevation
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