Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Strasburg, Pennsylvania
- Price $48.70 - $85.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025! Set in the charming town of Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this event kicks off at Jaycee Strasburg Park at 9 AM, where both the half marathon and 5K will commence together.
Participants will have the unique opportunity to run through picturesque Amish Country, with rolling hills and breathtaking farmland views that are sure to inspire. The half marathon is designed for runners aged 14 and up, while the 5K welcomes participants aged 8 and above, making this a fantastic event for families and individual runners alike. With race day registration available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this scenic and community-focused event. Join in the fun, challenge yourself, and support the Lancaster Farmland Trust while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this special race!
Participants will have the unique opportunity to run through picturesque Amish Country, with rolling hills and breathtaking farmland views that are sure to inspire. The half marathon is designed for runners aged 14 and up, while the 5K welcomes participants aged 8 and above, making this a fantastic event for families and individual runners alike. With race day registration available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this scenic and community-focused event. Join in the fun, challenge yourself, and support the Lancaster Farmland Trust while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this special race!
Organiser's Description
STRASBURG HALF MARATHON & 5K
Saturday, October 4, 2025 Jaycee Strasburg Park 218B Miller Street, Strasburg, PA 17579
BOTH RACES WILL START TOGETHER.
BOTH RACES START AT 9AM!
***RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE***
RunPA is pleased to bring you a VERY SPECIAL half marathon located in the heart of Amish Country where the whistle of steam engines echo in the distance as you run the rolling country backroads through some of the best farmland in the area. Most of which are preserved by the work done at the Lancaster Farmland Trust.
Run by the Harrison Ford film favorite "Witness" Farm in Lancaster County. The race is an open road race with traffic control at intersections. Count the horses, count the cows, how many farmstands will you pass? The Strasburg Half Marathon is regarded as a wonderful destination run with rolling hills and climbs with beautiful scenery and views as you pass working farms all along the route.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
BOTH RACES ARE TIMED EVENTS
* 7:30am-8:30am - BIB PICKUP
* REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 8:30AM so please arrive early and with enough time to pick up.
* 8:45am - RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT PAVILION
* 9:00am HALF MARATHON START & 5K together
BOTH The Half Marathon & 5K will start on Miller Street a short walk from the entrance of the park. BOTH races will finish inside the park near the pavilion. The Half Marathon is a race and not for walkers or strollers. There are traffic control measures on the course by the fire/police. THIS IS AN OPEN ROAD EVENT. There will be a sweeper on a bicycle following the last runner. There will be aid stations at about every 3 miles. 4 Aid Stations on the Half Marathon. There is a 3-1/2 hour cut off this year. After 3-1/2 hours there will no longer be traffic control on the course. ALL RUNNERS WILL RUN AGAINST TRAFFIC during the race with the exception of the start.
HALF MARATHON ROUTE INFORMATION:
* This is an OPEN ROAD event all runners must run against traffic at all times with the exception of the start of the race.
* All race participants to enter the Strasburg Half Marathon must be 14 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
* Aid stations will be approximately every 3 miles. They will be equipped with water and sports drink electrolytes. If you require gu's, gels or anything else please be sure to carry then along with you on the course. There will also be a porta potty at each aid station.
* Please note NO STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE HALF MARATHON COURSE.
* Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the runner and visible at all times.
* Please see out "Turn by Turn" directions and also the link for the course map.
* Course will be marked with Yellow Half Marathon Directional Signs.
* HEADPHONE POLICY: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K races.
* This race is considered a fun destination run experience with scenic farmland and rolling country backroads with hills and views.
VIEW THE HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP HERE:
HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2358661?UNITS=KM [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2358661?units=km]
HALF MARATHON COURSE TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS
The race will start on Miller st outside the park.
From Miller/Main its a RIGHT ONTO S JACKSON
S Jackson turns into Bunker Hill Road
Follow Bunker Hill up and over the hill until you come to Weaver RD
Make a left onto Weaver RD
Follow Weaver to Winter Hill RD
Right onto Winter Hill RD
LEFT onto Stively Rd
Right onto Winter Hill
RIght onto Old Rd
Right onto Sandstone Rd
Right onto Bunker Hill Rd
Left onto Dieter Rd
Right on Walnut Run Rd
Right onto Lime Valley then straight onto Twin Elm Rd
Left onto Hager Rd
Right onto Lime Valley and onto Miller Street for the finish LEFT BACK into the park
5K ROUTE INFORMATION:
* This is an OPEN ROAD event all runners must run against traffic at all times with the exception of the start of the race.
* All race participants to enter the Strasburg Half Marathon must be 8 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
* Aid stations will be approximately every 3 miles. They will be equipped with water and sports drink electrolytes. If you require gu's, gels or anything else please be sure to carry then along with you on the course. There will also be a porta potty at each aid station.
* Please note strollers are allowed on the 5K course but must line up in the back of the start - thank you.
* Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the runner and visible at all times.
Please see out "Turn by Turn" directions and also the link for the course map.
* Course will be marked with White 5K Directional Signs.
* HEADPHONE POLICY: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K races.
* This race is considered a fun destination run experience with scenic farmland and rolling country backroads with hills and views.
* AWARDS CEREMONY WILL FOLLOW ONCE EACH RACE IS FINISHING. AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE 5K WILL BE SEPERATE AND BEFORE THE HALF MARATHON.
5K COURSE ROUTE TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS:
The race will start on Miller st outside the park. Right where Hampden Drive is. From Miller/Main its a RIGHT ONTO S JACKSON ST
RIGHT ONTO TWIN ELM ROAD
RIGHT ONTO HAGER ROAD
Right onto Lime Valley and onto Miller Street for the finish LEFT BACK into the park
************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
* STRASBURG HALF MARATHON: ALL race participants to enter the Strasburg Half Marathon must be 14 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
* STRASBURG 5K: All Race participants to enter the Strasburg 5K must be 8 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
PET POLICY The Strasburg Half Marathon has a no pets allowed for runners on the course. Well behaved pets may be on the the property and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
HEADPHONE POLICY: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K races.
We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car. Running headphone-free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy everything the race has to offer. Plus, volunteers and spectators will be on course cheering you on and providing directions to help get you to the finish line.
Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.
AID STATIONS:
HALF MARATHON COURSE
Aid stations will be approximately every 3 miles. They will be equipped with water and sports drink electrolytes. If you require gu's, gels or anything else please be sure to carry then along with you on the course. There will also be a porta potty at each aid station on the half marathon course.
5K COURSE
There will be one aid station providing a water only stop along the 5K Route. Strollers are allowed on the 5K Route
Strollers are permitted on the 5K course ONLY, and must line up behind the runners
AID STATION AT THE FINISH LINE WILL HAVE DRINKS & SNACKS.
AWARDS
The awards ceremony will follow once each race is finishing. The award ceremony for the 5K will be separate and before the half marathon. The awards ceremony will start once we have the bulk of the runners in.
PLEASE NOTE: _We DO NOT save or ship any awards. If you are not present for your award please arrange for someone to be present to accept it for you._
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE / TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE FINISHERS FROM EACH RACE.
HALF MARATHON RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
* Moisture wicking t-shirt available in unisex sizing - MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
* Finishers Award.
5K PARTICPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
* Moisture wicking t-shirt available in unisex sizing - MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
************************************************************************************************************************
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LANCASTER FARMLAND TRUST. [https://lancasterfarmlandtrust.org/]
Lancaster Farmland Trust is the top farmland preservation organization in the state, and the nation. Their MISSION: To preserve and steward the beautiful, productive farmland of Lancaster County that reflects our heritage, supports our economy, protects our environment, nourishes our health, and enhances our quality of life.
Lancaster Farmland Trust has developed into a robust and dynamic organization with more than 526 easements under our belt. Jointly, with the countys Agricultural Preservation Board, Lancaster County has 112,000 acres of farmland preserved. In the years after our founding, national recognition surrounded Lancaster Farmland Trust for the success of our efforts. Lancaster Farmland Trust is a leader in private farmland preservation.
Lancaster Farmland Trust is a private, nonprofit organization with the mission of preserving agriculture and stewarding the land.
Find out more about the Lancaster Farmland Trust at//lancasterfarmlandtrust.org/
************************************************************************************************************************
The race is a professionally chipped time race!
THERE WILL BE RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT
RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE $95 FOR THE HALF MARATHON & $50 FOR THE 5K
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
NO REFUNDS - NO BANDITS - ONLY REGISTERED RACERS ON THE COURSE -
NO BIB TRANSFERS - NO LITTERING - NO DEFERRALS - NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS
THERE IS A COURSE CUTOFF TIME OF 3-1/2 HOURS
*****SHIRT CUTOFF IS SEPTEMBER 10TH 2025*****
***SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE IN UNISEX SIZING ONLY***
HALF MARATHON FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS AWARD.
***RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE***
THE STRASBURG HALF AKA THE STRASBURG HALF MARATHON IS AN EVENT PROFESSIONALLY PUT ON BY EVERY MOUNTAIN OUTDOORS, RUNPA & RUNPA.ORG
BOTH THE STRASBURG HALF MARATHON AND 5K COURSES ARE UNIQUE TO THIS RACE AND WERE PLANNED FOR THIS EVENT ALONE AND OWNED BY RUNPA.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 Jaycee Strasburg Park 218B Miller Street, Strasburg, PA 17579
BOTH RACES WILL START TOGETHER.
BOTH RACES START AT 9AM!
***RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE***
RunPA is pleased to bring you a VERY SPECIAL half marathon located in the heart of Amish Country where the whistle of steam engines echo in the distance as you run the rolling country backroads through some of the best farmland in the area. Most of which are preserved by the work done at the Lancaster Farmland Trust.
Run by the Harrison Ford film favorite "Witness" Farm in Lancaster County. The race is an open road race with traffic control at intersections. Count the horses, count the cows, how many farmstands will you pass? The Strasburg Half Marathon is regarded as a wonderful destination run with rolling hills and climbs with beautiful scenery and views as you pass working farms all along the route.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
BOTH RACES ARE TIMED EVENTS
* 7:30am-8:30am - BIB PICKUP
* REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 8:30AM so please arrive early and with enough time to pick up.
* 8:45am - RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT PAVILION
* 9:00am HALF MARATHON START & 5K together
BOTH The Half Marathon & 5K will start on Miller Street a short walk from the entrance of the park. BOTH races will finish inside the park near the pavilion. The Half Marathon is a race and not for walkers or strollers. There are traffic control measures on the course by the fire/police. THIS IS AN OPEN ROAD EVENT. There will be a sweeper on a bicycle following the last runner. There will be aid stations at about every 3 miles. 4 Aid Stations on the Half Marathon. There is a 3-1/2 hour cut off this year. After 3-1/2 hours there will no longer be traffic control on the course. ALL RUNNERS WILL RUN AGAINST TRAFFIC during the race with the exception of the start.
HALF MARATHON ROUTE INFORMATION:
* This is an OPEN ROAD event all runners must run against traffic at all times with the exception of the start of the race.
* All race participants to enter the Strasburg Half Marathon must be 14 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
* Aid stations will be approximately every 3 miles. They will be equipped with water and sports drink electrolytes. If you require gu's, gels or anything else please be sure to carry then along with you on the course. There will also be a porta potty at each aid station.
* Please note NO STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE HALF MARATHON COURSE.
* Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the runner and visible at all times.
* Please see out "Turn by Turn" directions and also the link for the course map.
* Course will be marked with Yellow Half Marathon Directional Signs.
* HEADPHONE POLICY: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K races.
* This race is considered a fun destination run experience with scenic farmland and rolling country backroads with hills and views.
VIEW THE HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP HERE:
HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/2358661?UNITS=KM [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2358661?units=km]
HALF MARATHON COURSE TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS
The race will start on Miller st outside the park.
From Miller/Main its a RIGHT ONTO S JACKSON
S Jackson turns into Bunker Hill Road
Follow Bunker Hill up and over the hill until you come to Weaver RD
Make a left onto Weaver RD
Follow Weaver to Winter Hill RD
Right onto Winter Hill RD
LEFT onto Stively Rd
Right onto Winter Hill
RIght onto Old Rd
Right onto Sandstone Rd
Right onto Bunker Hill Rd
Left onto Dieter Rd
Right on Walnut Run Rd
Right onto Lime Valley then straight onto Twin Elm Rd
Left onto Hager Rd
Right onto Lime Valley and onto Miller Street for the finish LEFT BACK into the park
5K ROUTE INFORMATION:
* This is an OPEN ROAD event all runners must run against traffic at all times with the exception of the start of the race.
* All race participants to enter the Strasburg Half Marathon must be 8 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
* Aid stations will be approximately every 3 miles. They will be equipped with water and sports drink electrolytes. If you require gu's, gels or anything else please be sure to carry then along with you on the course. There will also be a porta potty at each aid station.
* Please note strollers are allowed on the 5K course but must line up in the back of the start - thank you.
* Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the runner and visible at all times.
Please see out "Turn by Turn" directions and also the link for the course map.
* Course will be marked with White 5K Directional Signs.
* HEADPHONE POLICY: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K races.
* This race is considered a fun destination run experience with scenic farmland and rolling country backroads with hills and views.
* AWARDS CEREMONY WILL FOLLOW ONCE EACH RACE IS FINISHING. AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE 5K WILL BE SEPERATE AND BEFORE THE HALF MARATHON.
5K COURSE ROUTE TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS:
The race will start on Miller st outside the park. Right where Hampden Drive is. From Miller/Main its a RIGHT ONTO S JACKSON ST
RIGHT ONTO TWIN ELM ROAD
RIGHT ONTO HAGER ROAD
Right onto Lime Valley and onto Miller Street for the finish LEFT BACK into the park
************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
* STRASBURG HALF MARATHON: ALL race participants to enter the Strasburg Half Marathon must be 14 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
* STRASBURG 5K: All Race participants to enter the Strasburg 5K must be 8 years of age or older and have parent/guardian consent to run if under the age of 18 along with a signed waiver.
PET POLICY The Strasburg Half Marathon has a no pets allowed for runners on the course. Well behaved pets may be on the the property and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
HEADPHONE POLICY: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of The Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K races.
We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car. Running headphone-free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy everything the race has to offer. Plus, volunteers and spectators will be on course cheering you on and providing directions to help get you to the finish line.
Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.
AID STATIONS:
HALF MARATHON COURSE
Aid stations will be approximately every 3 miles. They will be equipped with water and sports drink electrolytes. If you require gu's, gels or anything else please be sure to carry then along with you on the course. There will also be a porta potty at each aid station on the half marathon course.
5K COURSE
There will be one aid station providing a water only stop along the 5K Route. Strollers are allowed on the 5K Route
Strollers are permitted on the 5K course ONLY, and must line up behind the runners
AID STATION AT THE FINISH LINE WILL HAVE DRINKS & SNACKS.
AWARDS
The awards ceremony will follow once each race is finishing. The award ceremony for the 5K will be separate and before the half marathon. The awards ceremony will start once we have the bulk of the runners in.
PLEASE NOTE: _We DO NOT save or ship any awards. If you are not present for your award please arrange for someone to be present to accept it for you._
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE / TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE FINISHERS FROM EACH RACE.
HALF MARATHON RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
* Moisture wicking t-shirt available in unisex sizing - MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
* Finishers Award.
5K PARTICPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
* Moisture wicking t-shirt available in unisex sizing - MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
************************************************************************************************************************
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LANCASTER FARMLAND TRUST. [https://lancasterfarmlandtrust.org/]
Lancaster Farmland Trust is the top farmland preservation organization in the state, and the nation. Their MISSION: To preserve and steward the beautiful, productive farmland of Lancaster County that reflects our heritage, supports our economy, protects our environment, nourishes our health, and enhances our quality of life.
Lancaster Farmland Trust has developed into a robust and dynamic organization with more than 526 easements under our belt. Jointly, with the countys Agricultural Preservation Board, Lancaster County has 112,000 acres of farmland preserved. In the years after our founding, national recognition surrounded Lancaster Farmland Trust for the success of our efforts. Lancaster Farmland Trust is a leader in private farmland preservation.
Lancaster Farmland Trust is a private, nonprofit organization with the mission of preserving agriculture and stewarding the land.
Find out more about the Lancaster Farmland Trust at//lancasterfarmlandtrust.org/
************************************************************************************************************************
The race is a professionally chipped time race!
THERE WILL BE RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT
RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE $95 FOR THE HALF MARATHON & $50 FOR THE 5K
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
NO REFUNDS - NO BANDITS - ONLY REGISTERED RACERS ON THE COURSE -
NO BIB TRANSFERS - NO LITTERING - NO DEFERRALS - NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS
THERE IS A COURSE CUTOFF TIME OF 3-1/2 HOURS
*****SHIRT CUTOFF IS SEPTEMBER 10TH 2025*****
***SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE IN UNISEX SIZING ONLY***
HALF MARATHON FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS AWARD.
***RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE***
THE STRASBURG HALF AKA THE STRASBURG HALF MARATHON IS AN EVENT PROFESSIONALLY PUT ON BY EVERY MOUNTAIN OUTDOORS, RUNPA & RUNPA.ORG
BOTH THE STRASBURG HALF MARATHON AND 5K COURSES ARE UNIQUE TO THIS RACE AND WERE PLANNED FOR THIS EVENT ALONE AND OWNED BY RUNPA.
Races
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Strasburg Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$85.80
Must be 14 years old and older to run this race. NO STROLLERS OR WALKERS ALLOWED IN THIS EVENT -
Strasburg 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
Open to runners and walker of all ages. Strollers are allowed on this course however they are asked to start at the back of the race for safety reasons.
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