Welcome to the God's Country Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay held in beautiful Potter County, Pennsylvania! The God's Country Marathon has been named one of the "10 toughest marathons" and one of the "best small marathons" in the United States by Runner's World Magazine. No crowds, beautiful scenery, top-notch service and a hometown feeling make the God's Country Marathon one of the most unique road racing experiences in the country! The point-to-point course runs west on scenic U.S. Route 6 from the small community of Galeton (elevation 1,300 ft.) through the heart of the Susquehannock State Forest, to the town of Coudersport (elevation 1,400 ft.). Mile 14 marks the beginning of a three-mile climb up infamous Denton Hill, which traverses the eastern continental divide topping out at an elevation of 2,424 ft. From there, it is all downhill into historic downtown Coudersport. For over 47 years, our little marathon has been attracting challenge-seeking runners from across the nation.<h4>Event details and schedule</h4>Check out our Facebook for updates. www.facebook.com/godscountrymarathon https://rungcm.com &nbsp; Full Marathon 7am Galeton High School Half Marathon 8am Denton Hill State Park

God s Country Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Bryan Morseman won the 2021 God's Country Marathon in 2:38:07 while Jean Bujdos won the women's race in 3:34:30.

God's Country Marathon returns

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2021 God's County Marathon remains scheduled to be held on June 5, with safety measures in place.

Runners, rejoice: God's Country Marathon plans return

Bryan Morseman won the 2019 God's Country Marathon in 2:38:57 while Samantha Carney won the women's race in  3:37:56.

40 runners finish God's Country Marathon

Human Interest Story

The 40th God's Country Marathon stretches from Galeton to Coudersport with one massive and famed hill in Denton.

Conquer the Hill at the 40th God's Country Marathon

Don't let the HILL scare you away from this gem

Good course point to point, well organized

Hard as they come and darn well worth it!

A very difficult course with great people; loved i

Will make others seem like a 1/2 marathon.

Super-friendly, well-organized, GREAT RACE!

Well organized, tough course; great experience

Great, overall small-town marathon - challenging!

Respectable hill, beautiful country, some traffic

This is one for when the tough get going.

You're not a marathoner until you've finished this

God's Country Marathon 2024

Marathon Results