THREE GREAT RACES — ONE HISTORIC EVENT
APRIL 24-25, 2027
The Gettysburg Festival of Races is the combination of three historic races in one single weekend! Come and race just outside the hallowed grounds of the Gettysburg battlefield. Our course winds through beautiful wooded back country roads, past fields, and farms, and crosses the historic Mason-Dixon line into Maryland and back.
Choose your challenge: Adams 5K on Saturday or
the Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon, the Gettysburg North-South 10K on Sunday. Run both days and get a special Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address Medal.
Friday, April 23rd, abbreviated packet pick up from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Saturday, April 24th, will feature our popular health and fitness expo, with plenty of local vendors, from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K / 10K Bundle
Price changes in 4 months 7 hours-
Included in your registration: 5K on Saturday 10K on Sunday Pasta Dinner Gettysburg Tour
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Register for 5K / 10K Bundle$95.78
$88 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Now registering Apr 26 – Sep 5 -
$100.98
$92.50 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Sep 6 – Oct 10 -
$106.18
$97.50 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Oct 11 – Nov 17 -
$116.55
$107 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Nov 18 – Dec 15 -
$126.95
$117 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Dec 16 – Feb 6 -
$137.33
$126.50 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Feb 7 – Apr 25
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5K / Half Marathon Bundle
Price changes in 4 months 7 hours-
Included in your registration: 5K on Saturday Half Marathon on Sunday Pasta Dinner Gettysburg Tour
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Register for 5K / Half Marathon Bundle$121.44
$112 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Now registering Apr 26 – Sep 5 -
$129.23
$119 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Sep 6 – Oct 10 -
$142.22
$131 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Oct 11 – Nov 17 -
$157.80
$146 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Nov 18 – Dec 15 -
$168.19
$155.50 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Dec 16 – Feb 6 -
$178.58
$165 + taxes & fees, pasta dinner + tour
Feb 7 – Apr 25
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Blue-Gray Half Marathon Spots remaining: 1498
Price changes in 4 months 7 hours-
The Gettysburg Blue-Grey Half Marathon begins and ends at the Eisenhower Conference Center. After leaving the complex and turning left onto Emmitsburg Road, the course winds through the picturesque, hilly back roads of southern Adams County. It crosses the historic Mason-Dixon Line before reaching a turnaround point in Maryland.
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Register for Blue-Gray Half Marathon$79.90
$75 + taxes & fees
Now registering Apr 26 – Sep 5 -
$85.09
$80 + taxes & fees
Sep 6 – Oct 10 -
$95.48
$90 + taxes & fees
Oct 11 – Nov 17 -
$105.87
$100 + taxes & fees
Nov 18 – Dec 15 -
$111.06
$105 + taxes & fees
Dec 16 – Feb 6 -
$116.26
$110 + taxes & fees
Feb 7 – Apr 25
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10k Spots remaining: 500
Price changes in 4 months 7 hours-
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Register for 10k$54.23
$50 + taxes & fees
Now registering Apr 26 – Sep 5 -
$56.83
$52.50 + taxes & fees
Sep 6 – Oct 10 -
$59.43
$55 + taxes & fees
Oct 11 – Nov 17 -
$64.62
$60 + taxes & fees
Nov 18 – Dec 15 -
$69.82
$65 + taxes & fees
Dec 16 – Feb 6 -
$75.01
$70 + taxes & fees
Feb 7 – Apr 25
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Abraham 5K (Saturday) Spots remaining: 499
Price changes in 4 months 7 hours-
The Abraham 5K course (different course than Sunday's 5K) consists of scenic rolling hills and is the perfect place for a PR (personal record). The race begins and ends at the Aspire Hotel, guiding you through the picturesque rolling back roads of southern Adams County.
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Register for Abraham 5K (Saturday)$43.53
$40 + taxes & fees
Now registering Apr 26 – Sep 5 -
$46.13
$42.50 + taxes & fees
Sep 6 – Oct 10 -
$48.73
$45 + taxes & fees
Oct 11 – Nov 17 -
$53.92
$50 + taxes & fees
Nov 18 – Dec 15 -
$59.12
$55 + taxes & fees
Dec 16 – Feb 6 -
$64.31
$60 + taxes & fees
Feb 7 – Apr 25
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FAQ
Can I qualify for the Boston Marathon at the Gettysburg North-South Marathon?
- Yes. The Gettysburg North-South Marathon course is certified according to USATF (PA22010NP) standards allowing you to qualify for Boston. Once our race results are made official, we forward them directly to Boston’s registration department. Click here for more information about Boston qualifying.
How will the race be timed?
- We will have disposable bib chip timing provided by Run Rhino Run to ensure fast and accurate results for all competitors.
Is there a course time limit?
- Yes. The course will remain open for 4 hours. For half marathon runners, that is ~ 18:00/mile, so unless you can walk VERY fast, it is a run-only event. The 5K technically has a limit of 5:45. At that 12:00 pm, we will begin breaking down aid stations and packing up the timing, but we try to keep the medals out and food and drinks available as long as possible.
Do you allow deferrals, transfers, or refunds?
- Requests for deferrals, refunds, and transfers will be evaluated on an individual basis. Runners can change their event (dropping down if injured, behind on training, etc.) until the day before the race. We do allow participants to purchase refund protection that will cover the cost of their entry if they cannot attend due to one of the listed reasons.
Can I register on race day?
- If a race is not sold out, we will have race weekend registration. All registrations will be taken online.
Are the roads completely closed to traffic?
- No. Portions of the course will have roads closed, while other areas will be open to light traffic on back-country roads. A combination of police officers, park rangers, and certified flaggers will direct traffic and runners to ensure your safety.
Do you allow headphones?
- Headphones are strongly discouraged but not banned. Headphones present safety concerns for yourself and, more importantly, the other runners around you. Having a safe course is one of the top priorities. If you elect to wear headphones, we encourage you to use them in such a manner that you can hear surrounding sounds (traffic control personnel, vehicles, volunteers, and other runners). All participants who choose to wear any form of headphones assume all responsibilities and risks.
Do you allow baby joggers, strollers, or pets on the course?
- Unfortunately, our course is not closed to traffic, so we cannot allow baby joggers or strollers. These present safety concerns for yourself and, more importantly, the other runners around you. Having a safe course is one of the top priorities for all our participants.
- Pets are not permitted in any of the Gettysburg Festival of Races events.
Does each race have a cap on the number of participants?
- Yes:
- Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon: 1500 participants
- Gettysburg North-South 10K: 1000 Runners participants
- Adams 5K: 500 participants
Does the race course travel through the Gettysburg Battlefield?
- Sadly, the event can no longer travel through the Gettysburg National Military Park. Park Management instituted a new policy in 2022 that officially bans all races of any kind. We fought as hard as we could to get them to change this policy, but in the end, they dug in and were unwilling to change. The new route which travels through southern Adams County and crosses the Mason-Dixon Line into Maryland is wooded and beautiful.
Are finisher medals given out?
- We will have medals based on the event logo for all finishers of the Gettysburg North-South 10K, the Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon, and the 5K. Those who do runs on Saturday and Sunday will get the Abraham Lincoln Double Medal.
Will I need my race bib tickets for the post-race party?
- Yes, your bib gets you entry to the post-race party. Your bib has a tear tag (ticket) on it for the food tent and entitles you to one free beer (must be 21+).
Is there same day packet pick up?
- Yes, but there is a late pickup fee of $20.
Can I have my race bib and swag shipped to me?
- Yes, you can pay $20 to have your packet shipped to you up until ~3 weeks prior to race day.
How can spectators watch and support participants?
- Because of the rural nature of our course, spectators are not allowed on the course. There is no where for vehicles to park without going onto private property (not allowed) or parking on the side of the road and creating dangerous conditions for the runners.
- The only exception to spectators on the course is to volunteer at an aid station. We do need volunteers working aid stations to supply runners with water and gatorade. This is a great opportunity to see your friends/family run, while also helping the overall experience for all the participants. If you're interested in volunteer, please visit our Volunteer page to see all volunteer opportunities or email Jay Nevans.
Awards & Swag
All registrants receive the following swag:
- Finisher shirt
- A goodie bag with items donated by sponsors
- Chip timing provided by Run Rhino
- Fluid stations with water and electrolyte beverage every 1.5-2 miles
- Finishers medal (10K & half marathon, and 5K)
- Commemorative pint glass for all participants
- Free digital finisher photos
- Digital Finisher’s Certificate
- Post-race food and beverages including a beer garden for participants 21+
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female Finishers in all three race distances, as well as top finishers in the following age groups:
Half Marathon: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+
10K: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+
5K: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Awards will be given to the top teams for male, female, and co-ed divisions in all three race distances.
Half Marathon Map
10K Map
5K Map
Teams
Whether you are part of a running club, a corporate group, or a team of friends, this is a perfect chance to showcase your group's spirit and endurance as part of a Men's, Women's, or Co-Ed team!
Private Tent
- 5 largest teams will receive a private 10x10 tent in the festival area
- cut off will be April 1st so that event can plan for teams
Post Race Refreshment Delivery
- 3 largest teams will receive post race beer and food delivered to their private tent, making their post-race even better!
Pre-Race Happy Hour
Enjoy a team happy hour the night before the race. Location TBD.
*All teams must have a minimum of 10 members to receive perks
How to Join or Create a Team
Participants can register for any race and have the option to either create a new team or join an existing one. Teams must consist of a minimum of three runners and the score of each team will be determined by the finishing positions of its top three runners. Individuals can choose one of the following divisions to compete in: Men’s, Women’s, or Co-ed.
Charity Fundraising
The Gettysburg Festival of Races is thrilled to support the charitable work of the Warrior Canine Connection. Participants who fundraise the minimum amount for Warrior Canine Connection will receive a FREE race entry.
Warrior Canine Connection is a national non-profit that enlists recovering Warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train Service Dogs for their fellow Veterans in need. WCC Golden and Labrador Retriever services dogs complete approximately two years of training to help Veterans with mobility loss, hearing or vision loss, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, anxiety or depression.
Since its founding in 2011, WCC has supported the recovery and rehabilitation of 9,000 wound Veterans around the country and placed 140 assistance dogs with wounded Veterans and Military Families. All of WCC's programs and services - to include placement of its highly-skilled Services Dogs - are provided at no cost to Veterans and Military Families. For a sneak peak at the organization's future service dogs, you can view Warrior Canine Connection's 24-Hour Puppy Cam on their website.
Fundraising Requirements
- Fundraise a minimum of $500 will get a FREE entry into the Gettysburg North-South Marathon
- Fundraise a minimum of $250 will get a FREE entry into the Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon
- Fundraise a minimum of $100 will get a FREE entry into the 2L Race Services 5K
- 100% of the funds go directly to Warrior Canine Connection - a pioneering organization that utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) model to help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other
- Offer is limited to the first 20 entrants across all distances
Booking directly through the hotel includes FREE 2 pm late checkout. Booking indirectly triggers a charge for late checkout. Room booking also includes complimentary continental breakfast.
A block of rooms will be reserved for race participants at the Aspire Gettysburg as well as the Eisenhower Hotel, both of which are part of the Eisenhower Conference Center, where we hold our expo and also start and finish the races.
The block of rooms is only held through April 10, 2027. After that, pricing and/or availability may change.
Link to online reservation here.
Book your room(s) now by calling (717) 334-8121.
Begin your journey with the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience:
- Follow the events from the war’s first shots to the Battle of Gettysburg to Lincoln’s immortal address with the film, A New Birth of Freedom.
- Immerse yourself in the 360-degree rendition of Pickett’s Charge in the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama.
- View the war and its aftermath through authentic artifacts and interactive exhibits in the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War. View the special temporary exhibit, A Rough Coarse Life: The World of the Civil War Soldier, now open in the Gilder Lehrman Institute Special Exhibits Gallery.
Followed by:
Meet your Licensed Battlefield Guide at the Museum & Visitor Center for your personal tour of the battlefield.
- See the monuments and hear the stories as you tour with your Licensed Battlefield Guide across the battlefield.
- Your Licensed Battlefield Guide will drive your car on the tour of the battlefield (on board).
- Personalize your tour with a focus on specific actions, units, or events of the battle.
Event schedule
- Sat, April 24, 2027 10:00 AM - 2L Race Services 5K begins
- Sat, April 24, 2027 1:00 PM - Packet Pickup / Health & Fitness Expo @ Aspire Hotel Ballroom
- Sat, April 24, 2027 6:00 PM - Pasta Dinner @ Aspire Hotel Ballroom
- Sun, April 25, 2027 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup / Health & Fitness Expo @ Aspire Hotel Ballroom
- Sun, April 25, 2027 8:00 AM - Gettysburg North-South Marathon & Blue-Gray Half Marathon begins
- Sun, April 25, 2027 8:45 AM - 2L Race Services 5K Results and Awards Available
- Sun, April 25, 2027 10:00 AM - Blue-Gray Half Marathon Results and Awards Available
- Sun, April 25, 2027 12:00 PM - North-South Marathon Results and Awards Available
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jay Nevans
- Phone
- 865-300-6722
- Website
- Visit website
