10 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.

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.