22 running, walking, and fun run events in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

• Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.

• The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.

• This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.

• To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.

• Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.

• Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.

• Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.

• This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

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!!!!!

• The Market Street bridge from the West Shore to City Island closes at 11 a.m. on race day.

• You must park before 11 a.m. when the bridge closes.

• 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+

CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K - a Run for the Arts!

Introducing the newly-branded CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts! This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Capital 10-Miler, and we’re thrilled to announce an exciting addition: a 10K course, a feature our community has been asking for! Rebranded as the CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts, this beloved race continues to support numerous area arts organizations while expanding opportunities for runners of all levels.

We invite you to join CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts. The in-person race is Saturday, March 28, 2026. Virtual running is also available!

​The race will start and finish on City Island, winding through some of the most scenic routes in the area, including the riverfront, the Capital Area Greenbelt, and the iconic bridges over the Susquehanna River.

“Each year, the race attracts tremendous interest,” says Brad Garfinkel, race director. “On average, 450 runners register annually, and we expect to see even more this year with the addition of the 10K.”

The Capital 10 has drawn participants from across the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, while remaining a favorite among local and regional runners. Whether you're here to set a personal best or enjoy the scenic course with friends, this event celebrates the arts, fitness, and our vibrant community.

​Administered by Open Stage, a not-for-profit professional regional theatre, the CAPITAL 10 is more than a race—it’s a way to make a difference. Proceeds benefit vital arts organizations that enrich our region. Join us this year for the CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K and be part of a legacy that celebrates fitness, community, and the arts. Registration is now open!

The 2026 edition of the race will see the return of a TEAM component at the 10-mile distance where the top 3 Teams of 4 runners will be recognized.

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 pm on SUNDAY, MARCH 22. UNTIL OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER IS REACHED, WALKUP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE RACE MORNING ON SAT 3/28/26.

T-shirts will not be guaranteed after 3/1/26.

Virtual Runners: You can run the course on your own time between March 28 and April 11, 2026 and receive your shirt, medal, and Capital 10-Miler or 10K swag. Best of all, you can still raise money for the arts!

Directions: From I-76, exit Harrisburg E; bear left at I-83 split; follow I-83 S to 2nd St. exit. At 4th light turn left on Market St. (Bridge); right onto City Island. Parking available (no charge). From I-83 N or S, exit onto 2nd Street and follow the same directions. From I-81, Exit at S Front St; travel approx. 3 miles to Market St. Bridge & turn right onto City Island. Walking: from Amtrak Station or downtown hotels, W to Front St., Turn R & proceed to Walnut St., left on bridge to City Island.

Fundraising: Please consider donating to a participating arts organization or register as a fundraising runner!

For updates, find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/capital10miler

To volunteer pre-race or on race day, please go to capital10-miler.com

Event details and schedule:

Early packet pick-up is Thursday, March 26 from 12-6pm at Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg (6416 Carlisle Pike #700, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050) or Friday, March 27 from 12-6pm at Fleet Feet Harrisburg (4640 High Pointe Blvd Suite A6, Harrisburg, PA 17111).

RACE DAY - Saturday, March 28, 2026

7:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Packet pickup & Registration

8:15 a.m. - Walker Start

8:45 a.m. - Participants with disabilities in wheeled vehicles and support runners start

9:00 a.m. - RUNNER START

CAPITAL 10: 10-Miler & 10K - a run for the arts is administered by Open Stage, a not-for-profit professional regional theatre in downtown Harrisburg.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

Entering it's 6th year, this fun and challenging event will offer our runners the chance to try a non-conventional distance, or revisit a classic. Choose from a Half (13.1 miles), Quarter (6.55 miles), or Eighth (3.27 miles) Marathon, all culminating in the post-race party at the beautiful Harrisburg Beach Club on City Island. Enjoy scenic views of gorgeous Harrisburg City and the Susquehanna River throughout your run. Whether your goal is to try something new or get that PR, a memorable experience awaits.

Join Greenlight Operation for our annual 5K on City Island in Harrisburg to support survivors of human trafficking! Runners can participate in the fun run/walk or the certified race to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals based on sex and age group, as well as compete for prizes awarded to the best time accomplished in the male and female category. All participants will receive an exclusive t-shirt and runner's kit. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to support the restorative care of trafficking survivors, and individuals can fundraise independently or in teams.

This year, we will also offer:

• Food trucks

• A free kid's activity area, which will include access to the carousel

• Raffle

• An exclusive Run for Restoration shirt

• Refreshments for participants

• Pre-race stretches

Please arrive by 8:30am to check-in for the 9am start.

Registration Cost:

$30 from December 1 - February 28

$35 from March 1 - March 31

$40 from April 1 - May 2

Age Groups:

14 and younger

15-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60+

Please join us for the 5th Annual Platinum Memorial Day 5K. This year's event will again benefit the Children of Fallen Patriots. Their Mission is to Provide College Scholarships and Educational Counseling to Military Children Who Have Lost a Parent in the Line of Duty. This race is being sponsored by Platinum Central PA, Freedom Auto Auction & MBishin Media

The race is being held on City Island, Harrisburg, PA. Registration will begin at 7:30, with a race start time at 9:00 a.m. Course Map.

Participants who register by May 1, 2025, will be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Participants will also receive:

Light refreshments

There will be prizes and giveaways! All registered participants will be automatically entered for a chance to win.

Registration price will increase to $40 on May 1, 2025.

Race day packet pickup will be on Memorial Day before the race-Monday, May 25th beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Carousel Pavilion on City Island.

Awards will be given to the Overall Female and Male winners.

Age group awards will be the top two places in the following categories:

01-13

14-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 and over

Registration & Event Information:

Visit walkforpawsharrisburg.com

Location:

Harrisburg Area Community College

1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Awards:

Trophies for Top 2 Finishers in each age group (18 and over, 17 and under)

Amenities:

Enjoy a color run 5k on the beautiful campus of HACC. Runners and walkers receive an event t-shirt. The event also includes vendors, food trucks, adoptable dogs, kid fun zone, and much more!

Race Results:

Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions:

Contact Amanda Brunish, Director of Marketing & Outreach, Humane Society of Harrisburg Area. [email protected]. 717.564.3320 x455

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area’s mission is to build a better community for pets and people. HSHA serves Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties, an area of more than 600,000 people. HSHA not only helps our community’s homeless, abandoned, and lost pets but also acts as a resource for individuals to receive support through our various programs and services, focusing on providing quality care for people and our shelter companions.