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InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 1, 202642.195km · 21.1km
Race date in 13 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Blairsville · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$70Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, September 8, 2026 ~ Sat, October 31, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This 15th edition takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, on the Ghost Town Trail near Indiana, Pennsylvania.

The events are full marathon, half marathon, and a Marathon Relay.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Jessica Cunningham · Full recap

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limit7 hours
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7 hours time limit (as of 4:00 PM, early starters and half marathon category)

EventStartTime limitField size
Marathon42.195km09:007h300
Half21.0975km09:306h 30m300
Marathon Relay42.195km09:007h100
START

Ghost Town Trail, Saylor Park, Blacklick, PA

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
Marathon turnaround point: 3 hours 30 minutes or by 12:30 cutoff

The events are Marathon·Half Marathon·Marathon Relay.

The race starts at 9:00 a.m. local time from 1284 Old Indiana Road, Blairsville, PA.

Field size
Marathon 250 runners · half marathon 250 runners · relay 30 teams
Organizer
Indiana Road Runners Club
Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Aid stations
Aid stations: 9 on the marathon, 5 on the half marathon

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

Sat 10/31, 14:00–16:00; Levity Brewing Company, 17:00–19:00

Jimmy Stewart Museum, 835 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startThe venue is Saylor Park, Blairsville/Black Lick, Indiana County, Pennsylvania — not Blairsville, Georgia,…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

The venue is Saylor Park, Blairsville/Black Lick, Indiana County, Pennsylvania — not Blairsville, Georgia, a different Blairsville entirely. No public transit; private car required.

Getting to the finish

Same park venue as start.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Race confirmation and BIB collection are available from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday,

October 31, the day before the race, at Levity Brewing Company in Indiana (1380 Wayne Avenue #A).

On race day, BIBs can also be collected at Saylor Park from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m.

Full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying (BQ) certified course,

and the finisher time limit is 7 hours (4:00 p.m. for early starters and the half marathon category).

The race is organised by the Indiana Road Runners Club, and all proceeds from Entry fee are donated to the Western Pennsylvania veterans’ relief fund.

Times are local to Blairsville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

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Hotels near the InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay start line in Blairsville

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Blairsville

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Total cost and budget for InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Blairsville runners' room
MORE RACES.

Frequently asked questions about InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay

FAQ
When does InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 1, 2026 in Blairsville, PA, United States.

How much is the InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $70.

What is the time limit for InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026?

7 hours time limit (as of 4:00 PM, early starters and half marathon category).

(From the 2025 edition)

What distances does InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 start?

Ghost Town Trail, Saylor Park, Blacklick, PA. (From the 2025 edition)

What is the InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 course like?

The events are Marathon·Half Marathon·Marathon Relay.

The race starts at 9:00 a.m. local time from 1284 Old Indiana Road, Blairsville, PA.

What are the InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 cutoff times?

Marathon turnaround point: 3 hours 30 minutes or by 12:30 cutoff.

(From the 2025 edition)

When does registration for InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay 2026 open?

Registration runs from Tue, September 8, 2026 to Sat, October 31, 2026.

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