Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Northern Dauphin, PA

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• Jul

  15

  Wed
  YMCA Harrisburg Mile

  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States
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  Distance: 39 km from Lykens Township

  Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  With this year being the Mile's 45th year and the 175th anniversary of the YMCA, we have so much to celebrate! The YMCA Harrisburg Mile presented by First National Bank has been an annual city-wide celebration event since 1981. Dubbed “Summer’s Best Mile” this flat, fun run is perfect for everyone and anyone.

  Not a runner, but interested in moving with your friends and family? Join us for the fun walk / run!

  Ready to push yourself and see how fast you can really go? Sign up for a times age group heat!

  Think you're the fastest of all? The Elite Mile is the race for you!

  New to 2026 is the Salute and Survive event to kick off the Harrisburg Mile. We encourage our veterans (Salute) and cancer survivors / members of our Livestrong program (Survive) to come out for the .25 mile walk so we can honor all that you have given, accomplished, and sacrificed. This will be a no cost event for veterans or cancer survivors. We kindly ask all participants who are walking with them to register on the paid link.

  The summer’s best celebration will be here in no time! Happy running.

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• Jul

  18

  Sat
  Splash Dash

  264-298 Graeff Street, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 17929, United States
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  Distance: 45.7 km from Lykens Township

  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  The Splash Dash kicks off an all day Celebration for America 250 in Cressona. The Splash Dash is a 2.50 mile FUN* run/walk that promises to be a fun event for all ages and abilities. You will traverse through the streets of Cressona to support our beloved town pool that needs $1.2 million dollars in repairs and upgrades before we can re-open it. Rally your friends and family and even your pets, and join folks of all ages and skill levels. We do ask that the only wheels allowed on the course, for safety, are strollers or wagons, please.

  *Please note this is an un-timed event. Participants are welcome to use self-timers, if interested. We are trying to promote community spirit as we start our pool fundraising.

  The action starts and ends at the town pool on Graeff Street, where plenty of parking is available. The streets of Cressona will be full of folks cheering you on too! The Cressona Band will be playing for us and celebrating with us, as we finish our FUN run/walk. You won't want to miss this event, as there will be lots more fun along the way!

  Wear your best patriotic wear or even pool accessories to join in the spirit of celebrating America's 250th birthday, in Cressona. This is our first major fundraising event for the pool and we appreciate your support so very much!

  Special Splash Dash T-shirts will be available for kids (ages five and above) and adults alike. Virtual participants may also select a special t-shirt! You may order a t-shirt with your race registration. The registration deadline to snag your T-shirt will be July 1st.

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• Aug

  01

  Sat
  Ninja 5K, & 10K at New Cumberland, PA (31)

  New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070, United States
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  Distance: 42.5 km from Lykens Township

  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.52M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5581336327

  This course is an out and back. (1.04M)

  The 5K does the course three times.

  The 10K does the course six times.

  Course Time Limit

  2:00 hours.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

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  Best Costume

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  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

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• Aug

  01

  Sat
  Spartan Charge 5k

  Centre Street, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 17921, United States
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  Distance: 38.8 km from Lykens Township

  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM

  Annual Spartan Charge 5k and Fun Run to benefit the North Schuylkill Jr High and Varsity Cross country team.

  T-shirt deadline is Thursday, July 10th. If you are not signed up by July 10th, you are not guaranteed a shirt.

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• Aug

  22

  Sat
  Ben and Tim Day

  550 Homestead Road, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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  Distance: 35 km from Lykens Township

  Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM

  Location

  Hershey High School (Google Maps)

  550 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033

  Date

  August 22, 2026

  Time

  9:00 AM for the 5K Run, 10:00 AM for the 1 Mile Fun Run

  Registration​

  5K Registration until June 1: $20

  5K Registration until August 1: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1)

  5K Registration from August 1 – August 18: $30

  5K Registration on August 21 & 22: $35

  1-Mile Fun Run until June 1: $10

  1-Mile Fun Run until August 1: $12 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1)

  1-Mile Fun Run from August 1-18: $15

  1-Mile Fun Run on August 21 & 22: $17

  Virtual Registration until August 18: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1, $5 extra if the t-shirt is mailed to you after the race)

  Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up & Race Registration

  Thursday, August 21 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hershey High School

  Saturday, August 23 from 7:00 am – 8:40 am at Hershey High School

  Course

  5K Course – Certified by USATF, Certified Course #15043WB

  Split times will be provided at 1-mile and 2-mile marks of the 5K with water near the midpoint. Water and fruit will be provided at the finish line area. Showers and lockers are not available.

  Timing

  NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MyLaps disposable BibTags.

  Directions

  From Harrisburg Area: From 83N, go onto 322E toward Hershey. Take Ephrata Exit and proceed through 5 lights. Turn left onto Homestead Road. Hershey High is on the immediate left.

  From Lancaster Area: Take 283W to 743N (Hershey/Elizabethtown exit). Turn right and proceed approximately 6 miles on 743N to Homestead Road. Turn right onto Homestead. Cross Rte. 322E. Hershey High School is on the left.

  From Lebanon/Palmyra Area: Follow 422W to the light at Homestead Road (just before the chocolate factory). Turn left onto Homestead Road. The high school is approximately ½ mile on the right.

  Awards

  No awards will be given away until the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will begin at the conclusion of the Fun Run.

  5K Run: $200 for first place, $150 for second place, $100 for third place, $75 for fourth place, $50 for fifth place, for both male and female participants. $50 will be awarded to Masters winners, male and female. No duplicates.

  Prizes will also be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age category and many random prizes will be awarded.

  5K Age Categories: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over. Awards given to top 3 runners in each age group.

  Fun Run/Walk: Goodie bag will be given to all participants ages 12 and under.

  On January 23, 1992, Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell, both Hershey High School athletes, were tragically killed in an automobile accident. In their memory, the Yupcavage and Russell families established the Tim Russell – Ben Yupcavage Memorial Scholarship Fund. Now in its 33rd year, the event which has become known as “Ben & Tim Day”, has maintained this scholarship fund in loving memory of and as a tribute to Ben and Tim.

  Tim Russell exemplified the spirit of the sport of running as a leader, an inspiration, and a friend. He was as gracious in winning as he was in defeat. As a person and athlete, he possessed and demonstrated qualities that set an example for others to emulate and follow.

  As a freshman, Tim became a key part of and contributor to his Cross Country Team which placed as State AA Runner Up Champions in 1989. For the next two years, Tim held the distinction of being the team’s number one runner and led the team to the State Cross Country Championship Title in 1990.

  Ben, known to many as “Yuppy”, was a serious student, musician, and soccer player. Active on and off the soccer field, Ben was an honor roll student and member of the Student Council, the Yearbook and Production staff, and HHS Brass Ensemble. His love for soccer started in the first grade and continued through to varsity soccer at Hershey High where he was a standout player fiercely proud of his team and loyal to his teammates.

  Off the field, Ben could be found encouraging his brother on the JV Soccer Team, assisting his little sister’s team and coach in addition to refereeing games for younger township teams. In soccer, as well as academics, Ben set a standard and displayed a passion to be admired by all who knew him.

  The Yupcavage and Russell families extend their deepest appreciation to the dedicated organizers and generous sponsors of each year’s event and to countless friends and neighbors who come each year to honor and remember Ben and Tim. It is this dedication and support that enables the scholarships given in their memory to deserving Hershey High School students.

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