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

InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay is held in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, on November 1, 2026, on the Ghost Town Trail near Indiana. The marathon (26.2 miles) starts at 9 a.m. and the half marathon (13.1 miles) at 9:30 a.m., and a relay team can share the full marathon distance. The course is certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Organized by the Indiana Road Runners Club, the event supports veterans in western Pennsylvania through the Western Pennsylvania Veterans Relief Fund. A certified qualifying course makes the marathon worth targeting if you are within reach of a Boston standard: count back 16 to 18 weeks, anchor each week with a long run and spend regular time at goal marathon pace. The relay is the sensible entry point if 26.2 miles on your own is more than you want this fall, and the late start gives you time to eat properly first.