Run Pelham’s 250th - a 2.50 mile race on July 4!
Runners and walkers welcomed. Participants receive a short sleeve race shirt and finisher medal. Prizes include $250 cash for the 1st place in women’s and men’s divisions, in addition to age group awards.
Generous Supporters
Please join us in thanking our community sponsors for their generous support.
Results
Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
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
The first 250 participants to register will receive a commemorative race shirt and medal at the finish line. Shirts are NOT available for participants 251-300, but they will receive a medal at the finish line. The event is capped at 300 participants.
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 at RunSignup.com
Contact
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July 2
3-7 pm at Fleet Feet Bronxville at 52 Pondfield Road, Bronxville
July 3
9 am to 12 noon at Daronco Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham.
July 4
From 6:30 am at Daronco Town House
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There will be a baggage drop at Daronco Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Results will be available shortly after the finish and also at Athlinks.
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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.
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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.
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Dogs, jogger strollers, e-scooters, roller blades, and other wheeled devices are not allowed on the course.