Pocono Mountains Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warming finish
Runners will face temperatures rising from 54°F at the start to 65°F by the finish. Winds from the W at 9 mph will create a mix of headwind, tailwind, and crosswind throughout the race. With humidity at 61%, it's advisable to adjust pacing in the later laps as the temperature climbs. The pre-race wait may feel cool, so consider a light throwaway layer.
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Race Info
The Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival is an annual marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K held each October at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, Pennsylvania. The marathon is a two-loop, Boston-qualifying course run entirely on paved park roads with minimal elevation change. The race has run every October since at least 2022, timed to coincide with the Poconos' fall foliage season.