Lucky Charm Race
- Date:
- Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Location:
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22 N 2nd St.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
17101
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 4 Miles Run
The 2026 Lucky Charm 4 miler will open the race season with an exciting run through the capital city on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The race begins at 12 p.m. (noon). The starting line is the square of Harrisburg on 2nd Street.
At Lucky Charm Races EVERYONE is a winner. Every participant receives a finishers medal, a custom race t-shirt, and a gift certificate to Fleet Feet.
Created by runners, the Lucky Charm course is built for runners of all abilities. The race is limited to 1,000 participants. Most years we sell out, so make sure you register early.
All age group awards will be based on chip time and will be presented at 1:00 p.m. in the square.
Fleet Feet hosts a Free Training Program to help you prepare for the Lucky Charm Race! Details and Sign up Here!
Join our Lucky Charm Shakeout Run with Brooks on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Shakeout Details!
Lucky Charm Race is proudly sponsored by Brooks and Phoenix Physical Therapy.
Race participants can get a free limited edition Brooks Lucky Charm mug and free coffee from Little Amps Coffee with any Brooks shoe purchase at Fleet Feet from March 13th-20th. Get your free coffee at our Brooks post-race celebration at Little Amps!
Runners will get special discounts during packet pickup at the Fleet Feet stores!
Registration can not be transferred to another runner.
Refunds are not allowed.
The course map can be found by here.
If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help with the race, please sign-up here.
NEW THIS YEAR: Lucky Charm Hoodies are available for purchase! Hoodies cost $35.00. The hoodies are pre-order only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. The hoodie can be added to your cart as you register for the race. All pre-ordered hoodies will be available for pickup at each packet pickup location.
Packet pickup times are outlined below:
Fleet Feet York: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from Noon until 6 p.m.
1511 Mt. Rose Ave.
York, PA 17403
Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg: Thursday, March 19 from Noon until 6 p.m.
6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 700
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Fleet Feet Harrisburg: Friday, March 20 from Noon until 6 p.m.
4640 High Pointe Blvd., Suite A6
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the starting line on 2nd Street.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING ON CITY ISLAND!!!!!
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The Market Street bridge from the West Shore to City Island closes at 11 a.m. on race day.
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You must park before 11 a.m. when the bridge closes.
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To get on the bridge, show your race bib to the police officer or volunteer as you enter the bridge.
Team Competition
Teams will consist of 4 or more runners and must contain at least 1 female. The 4 fastest times, including at least one female will be the winning team. Award will be 4 gift cards of $25 each to Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, or York.
Overall Female and Male winners receive gift cards to Fleet Feet Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, or York.
1st place: $200
2nd place: $150
3rd place: $100
4th place: $50
Age group awards will be the top 3 finishers in the following categories:
0-9
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+