The Merrill Lynch Harrisburg Half Marathon sponsored by Capital BlueCross, starts and finishes on City Island and runs along the scenic Riverfront Park in the downtown Harrisburg community. It’s an ideal course that’s friendly for runners of all abilities — beginners enjoy the lack of elevation while more experienced runners strive for personal bests. In 19 years of existence and with over 1,200 participants last year, the Half has experienced tremendous growth and is quickly becoming one of the largest running events in Central Pennsylvania.
