Marathon participants must be at least 18 years of age on 5/20/2012.

All runners must be able to complete the course in 6 hours. The course will be close at 2 pm. At that time, all health and safety provisions will be removed. Anyone on the course after 2 pm is at their own risk.

All marathon runners must participate in a training program prior to competing in the Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon. The training program must include numerous distance runs of more than 13 - 20 miles. Please do not run in the Pocono Mountain Run for the Red Marathon if you are not properly trained.

The marathon and marathon relay are a foot race only. No strollers, bikes, skates, skateboards, roller blades, hand cycles, or other wheeled vehicles are allowed on the course at any time.

All pets are prohibited on the course.