The Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival is a two-day event featuring a full marathon (42.2 km), half marathon (21.1 km), 7-miler (11.3 km), and the Full Super Two-Fer challenge, which combines both the half and full marathons. The full marathon is a Boston Qualifier with a slight, steady downgrade, ideal for personal records. Participants run along the scenic rail-trail through Lehigh Gorge State Park, enjoy unique experiences like a scenic train ride to the 7-miler start, and post-race festivities.
Races
Race Date:
25 April, 2026
The Jim Thorpe 7-Miler is a scenic race that takes runners along the course. Participants will enjoy a scenic train ride and run on the wide, smooth, hard-packed trail. The course offers breathtaking views and a slight, steady downgrade, making it a fast and enjoyable race.
Race Date:
25 April, 2026
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon is an out-and-back race on a flat, fast rail-trail through Lehigh Gorge State Park. Runners will experience breathtaking scenery as the route parallels and crosses over the Lehigh River. The course is known for its smooth, hard-packed surface, making it ideal for a fast run.
Race Date:
26 April, 2026
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon is a point-to-point Boston Qualifier with a slight, steady downgrade nearly the entire way. The race takes place on rail trails, offering a smooth, hard-packed gravel surface. Runners will enjoy a scenic route along the river.
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FAQs
What is the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
How long is the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
Where does the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
How can I prepare for the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
The Jim Thorpe 7-Miler is a scenic race that takes runners along the course. Participants will enjoy a scenic train ride and run on the wide, smooth, hard-packed trail. The course offers breathtaking views and a slight, steady downgrade, making it a fast and enjoyable race.
The Jim Thorpe 7-Miler is 11km long.
The Jim Thorpe 7-Miler takes place in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States Of America.
Runna classifies the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
The Jim Thorpe 7-Miler is a scenic race that takes runners along the course. Participants will enjoy a scenic train ride and run on the wide, smooth, hard-packed trail. The course offers breathtaking views and a slight, steady downgrade, making it a fast and enjoyable race.
How long is the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
The Jim Thorpe 7-Miler is 11km long.
Where does the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler take place?
The Jim Thorpe 7-Miler takes place in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States Of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
Runna classifies the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jim Thorpe 7-Miler?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
How long is the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
Where does the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon is an out-and-back race on a flat, fast rail-trail through Lehigh Gorge State Park. Runners will experience breathtaking scenery as the route parallels and crosses over the Lehigh River. The course is known for its smooth, hard-packed surface, making it ideal for a fast run.
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon takes place in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States Of America.
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon elevation gain is 451 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon is an out-and-back race on a flat, fast rail-trail through Lehigh Gorge State Park. Runners will experience breathtaking scenery as the route parallels and crosses over the Lehigh River. The course is known for its smooth, hard-packed surface, making it ideal for a fast run.
How long is the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon take place?
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon takes place in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States Of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Half Marathon elevation gain is 451 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jim Thorpe Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
How long is the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
Where does the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon is a point-to-point Boston Qualifier with a slight, steady downgrade nearly the entire way. The race takes place on rail trails, offering a smooth, hard-packed gravel surface. Runners will enjoy a scenic route along the river.
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon is 42km long.
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon takes place in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States Of America.
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon elevation gain is 550 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon is a point-to-point Boston Qualifier with a slight, steady downgrade nearly the entire way. The race takes place on rail trails, offering a smooth, hard-packed gravel surface. Runners will enjoy a scenic route along the river.
How long is the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon take place?
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon takes place in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States Of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
The Jim Thorpe Full Marathon elevation gain is 550 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jim Thorpe Full Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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