7 running, walking, and fun run events in York, Pennsylvania

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

• No pets are permitted at this race location.

• 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 the York County SPCA for the inaugural Tails on the Trail 5K Presented by Ready & Able Plumbing, Heating & Air, a community-focused run/walk benefiting animals in need at WellSpan Park.This fun, family-friendly event brings together animal lovers, local businesses, and neighbors for a meaningful morning of movement, compassion, and impact.

Whether you’re running, walking, or strolling with your pup, every registration directly supports lifesaving care for vulnerable animals at the York County SPCA, including sheltering, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. Your participation helps ensure animals in our community receive the second chances they deserve.

Come out, get active, and make a difference because every step taken on the trail helps change a life. 🐶🐱💙

Event Schedule/Parking & Additional Race Details

Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at WellSpan Park (York Revolution).

The race will kick-off at 9:00 AM and take place on a portion the Northern Extension of Heritage Rail Trail County Park with the starting line located at Keystone Kidspace. Participants will run straight to the end, just passing the bridge to the 4 mile marker, then loop back along the course toward the finish. To be considered for awards, you must finish the race by 10:00 AM.

Awards and post-race festivities will be held back at WellSpan Park at 10:15 AM!

Please note: with your registration, you are still permitted and encouraged to complete the course even if you do not finish by 10 AM

EVENT PARKING AVAILABLE @ SMALLS ATHLETIC FIELD: 31 Hamilton Ave, York, PA 17401

A HUGE thank you to the following businesses who are sponsoring Tails on the Trail 5K...

-Warehaus (Golden Leash Sponsor)

-J.R's Fries (Golden Leash Sponsor)

-Dietz-Nauman Inc., Electrical Contractor (Golden Leash Sponsor)

-Hershey Resorts & Entertainment (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Feeser Insurance (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Keystone Trailer Services, Inc. (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Merck (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Tractor Supply Company Loucks Rd. (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Fleet Feet (Running Store & Race Bib Sponsor)

-WLR Automotive Group (Water Station Sponsor)

-Fuel City, Inc. (Mile Marker & Dog Treat Station Sponsor)

-Shaw Surveying (Mile Marker Sponsor)

-First Capital EMS (Mile Marker Sponsor)

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: 5/24/2026

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):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

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!

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YWCA York is holding its 20th Annual Race Against Racism, a 5K race focused on celebrating diversity, inclusion, and equality for all! The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at YWCA York, 320 E. Market Street, York, PA.

Registration

T-Shirt Order Deadline: April 8, 2026 (see the Giveaway section of registration on RunSignUp).

Online registration closes on April 22rd at 11:59 pm.

Race day registration (April 25th) will be available on-site until 8:30 am.

Parking: Large Parking Lot behind Asbury Church (between E. King St. & Reineke Pl.)

Race Day Information

Event Registration: 7:30 am - 8:45 am

Kids Fun Run: 8:30 am

5K Timed Race: 9:00 am

Fees:

Ages 6 & Under: Free

Ages 7-17: $20

Ages 18 & Older: $40

T-Shirts:

Adult S-2XL:

Age-based pricing will be reflected at checkout.

Race Packet Pick Up

April 24th I 2:00pm - 6:00pm

April 26th I 7:30am - 8:45am

Location: 320 E. Market Street, York, PA

Awards

The top overall male and female winners will be recognized at a ceremony after the race.

The top male and female winner in each age group will be recognized at a ceremony after the race: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

All participants receive a finisher medal, water, and a snack at the finish line.

All participants, their friends, and their families are welcome to join us for a celebration and awards ceremony after the race.

Email Allen Frey at [email protected] for information on becoming a sponsor or donating to the event!

Runners and walkers are welcome!

This event will occur rain or shine.

Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Whether you are aiming for a Boston Qualifying time or are running your first long distance race, the York Marathon and Half Marathon is a fast-paced chip-timed event hosted by the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA.

The race begins at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, 90 N. Newberry St, York, PA 17401 and ends at Lafayette Plaza in the heart of the City of York. The flat course begins on city streets and transitions to the York County Heritage Rail Trail for the remainder of the race. The trail race surface is compacted crushed stone, ideal for running.

Registration closes on April 30, 2026.

RACE START/HEATS

Marathon:

6:00 am - Group start

6:10 - 6:30 am - Rolling start; Runners can cross the start line at any time during this period

Half Marathon:

7:00 am - Group start

7:10 - 7:30 am - Rolling start. Runners can cross the start line at any time during this period

1:00 pm - Race Course Closes

*** Runners must pass Brillhart Station by 11:45 am to make it to the finish line by 1:00 pm. ***

An ATV is available for transport for those who don't make the close time.

START/FINISH

The race begins at the Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA, 90 N. Newberry St, York, PA 17401 and ends on W. Market St near the Colonial Courthouse, York, PA 17401, in the heart of the City of York.

COURSE

The flat race course begins on city streets and transitions to the York County Heritage Rail Trail and ends at Lafayette Plaza. The trail surface is compacted crushed stone. This is a USATF certified marathon course. Marathon Map Half Marathon Map

AGE DIVISIONS

Male and Female (24 & under) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) ( 45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60 -64 ) (65-69) (70 & over)

AWARDS

Overall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. All runners will receive a finisher medal. Runners registered by April 15, 2026 are guaranteed a moisture wicking short-sleeved race shirt.

Finisher medals will be distributed at the finish line.

There will not be an award ceremony. Winners can pickup their awards at the YMCA of the Roses Welcome Desk after 12:00 pm. Runners who cannot stay to pick up their awards can provide a mailing address for shipment.

WATER STATIONS

Water stations provide water, Gu gels are located every 2 miles along the course.

Gatorade flavor: Lemon-Lime. Gu flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate Outrage and Raspberry Lemonade

RACE ROUTE SAFETY

Runner safety is a priority! Wright, a professional traffic safety company will man all intersections along the race route. YARS, FCC licensed amateur radio operators who focus on emergency communications, will be on the trail to provide communication to emergency medical crews and to race coordinators. WellSpan Sports Medicine will provide 4 first aid tents manned by physicians and their team: 3 tents on the course and 1 at the finish line.

TOILET FACILITIES

Restrooms are available inside the YMCA. Portable Toilets are located at the race start, the finish line and approximately 2 miles apart on the out and back race course.

PACERS

Pacers are not provided for either the half or the full marathon events.

PLEASE NO JOGGING STROLLERS

The York Marathon and Half Marathon is a small race and the Rail Trail does not have the space for jogging strollers. Thank you for understanding this policy.

PLEASE NO DOGS

The City of York's policy is no dogs at city events, therefore we cannot allow dogs on the race course. (Much to the dismay of the dog-loving Race Director)

PACKET PICK UP

90 N Newberry Street, York, PA 17401

Please bring ID

Friday, May 1 (12:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

Saturday, May 2 (11:30 am – 7:00 pm)

Sunday, May 3 (5:00 am - 7:30 am)

Arthur J. Glatfelter Branch YMCA Parking is available in the YMCA lot located off Clarke Avenue, adjacent to the Y building. Please enter the building through the back entrance from the parking lot.

**If you live in York or will be in the area Friday or Saturday, we request that you please get your packets during regular Packet Pickup hours, to prevent crowding on race day.

RACE DAY PARKING

Free parking is available at the Susquehanna Commerce Center, 221 W. Philadelphia St, York, PA. Parking is located between the start and finish line, 1 block from each point.

BAG CHECK

Bag check is available at the Member Service Desk of the YMCA. Bags will be checked by Bib number.

SHOWERS/LOCKER-ROOM USAGE

Locker-rooms are available for runner use. Please do not store your items in the locker-room, as we cannot guarantee item safety. Bring your own towels and supplies, as we no longer supply such items

POST RACE FOOD

Food and beverages will be offered at the race finish line: sandwich wrap, fruit, salty snacks, chocolate milk, iced tea and lemonade.

DEFERRALS/TRANSFERS

Runners registered for the marathon may change to the half marathon, however a refund for the price difference will not be issued. Injured or ill runners may defer their race registration to the May 2027 race provided the Race Director is notified by April 25, 2026. Race registrations may not be transferred to another individual. Deferrals may not carry over to a second year.

For those runners using a deferral registration from the May 2025 race, the 2025 registration must be used by February 28, 2026. This provides you with priority registration.

SPECTATORS

Refer to the Heritage Rail Trail Interactive Map for parking areas and directions to each site. Parking for the race start and finish is available at the Susquehanna Commerce Center, 221 W. Philadelphia St, York, PA.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS/RECREATION

The York County Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a great list of hotel accommodations and other recreational activities in our county. Check out the website for restaurants, lodging and other fun things to do in York.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Please share your excitement for the race on social media and tag us @YorkYMCA. Join our new Facebook Race Group to share photos, comments and questions. YorkYRaces. Use the following hashtags and we will repost your photos! #YorkYMCA #YorkYMarathon #YorkYHalfMarathon