Nittany Valley Half-Marathon 2026

The Nittany Valley Half-Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race in State College, Pennsylvania, starting at 10 AM on a Sunday. It has been a fixture on the local running schedule since 1984, originating with the last Nittany Valley Marathon. The event attracts hundreds of participants annually, giving it the feel of a community half marathon rather than a large urban race. The course winds through State College, offering a road half marathon within the Nittany Valley region. Results are categorized by age group, accommodating participants ranging from club runners and local regulars to individuals challenging themselves at the half-marathon distance. The race benefits Centre Volunteers in Medicine, Centre County's sole free clinic, which offers medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, and medication support to uninsured residents.