250th Anniversary of America and the Battle of Pelham Run Pelham's 250th 2.5 Mile Race on July 4 2026
250th Anniversary of America and the Battle of Pelham Run Pelham's 250th 2.5 Mile Race on July 4 2026
Emblem of the American Legion featuring a gold star, U.S. shield, and laurel branches with the words 'American Legion'
Seal of the Pelham Civic Association with a blue circle, white border, and a yellow flame in the center.
Delham Civic Association logo with text indicating Half Marathon & 10K event.

Registration

RunSignup.com

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About

A 2.5 mile race on Saturday, July 4 to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary and the Battle of Pelham that saved the American Revolution.

Organizers

American Legion Pelham Post 50 and the Pelham Civic Association with the Pelham Half Marathon & 10K.

Date

July 4, 2026

Start Times

Walkers at 7:30 am and runners at 8:00 am.

Race Shirts

All runners receive a short sleeve race shirt.

Awards

Finisher medals for all, age group awards, and $250 cash 1st place in women’s and men’s divisions.

Location

Harmon Ave at 20 Fifth Ave, Pelham

Course

PDF download and details on plotaroute.com

Registration Fees

$43.40 through July 3 and $54.00 on July 4 RunSignup.com

Contact

Email runpelham250@pelhamcivics.org

  • There will be a baggage drop at Daronco Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham.

  • Generally, free parking is available at Pelham Metro-North Station commuter lots, one block south of the start/finish line, as well as on the streets and avenues south of the stain station (NYAC, Corlies, and Pelhamdale Avenues).

    Train Station Parking Map

  • If traveling from NYC to Pelham, we suggest you consider the Metro North RR from Grand Central Terminal or 125th Street Station. You'll take the Stamford line, Harlem > Fordham > Mt. Vernon East > Pelham. Walk under the RR overpass, and you'll see the race start at 20 Fifth Avenue Pelham.

    Metro-North Schedules

  • Entrants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult registered entrant. Only registered participants will be allowed on the course, but for the walk beginning at 7:30, younger children may accompany an adult registered entrant without registering, but will not receive a shirt or medal.

  • There will be a water station near the midway point of the race, as well as at the finish line.  Gatorade and water will also be available before the race.

  • Results will be available shortly after the finish and also at Athlinks.

  • The overall male and female winners will each receive $250.  All winners of male and female age groups (under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+) will receive a commemorative pint glass.

  • Given the costs of organizing and conducting this race borne by two non-profit organizations, you may NOT cancel your registration for a refund if you can't race. Your race registration is non-transferable to other runner.

  • Dogs, jogger strollers, e-scooters, roller blades, and other wheeled devices are not allowed on the course.  

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