Harrisburg Heroes Run

City Island, Harrisburg

Sunday, October 19

FOOD TRUCKS
Quinn’s Coffee Bar (Menu)
Harrisburg Beach Club (Menu)

LIVE MUSIC by Guitars4Vets!

5k & 1mi: Wear red, white, and blue or dress as your favorite hero! Hosted by the Spirit of Service Organization and the Pierce Group Initiative, LLC, proceeds benefit the Dauphin County Wills for Heroes program through the PA Bar Association for veterans, first responders, and their families.

Lace up your running shoes, grab some patriotic gear, and join us to support our local heroes!

FOOD trucks, LIVE music, FREE fun-run with free bracelets for the first 100 finishers, 5k with trophy prize, all on City Island overlooking the beautiful Susquehanna River in October! Dress in red, white, and blue or dress up as your favorite hero to show your support!

Want to set up a booth and hand out information for your business? Contact us to make arrangements!

Day of Timelines

Registration & Check In

9:00AM

Guntime 5K

10:00AM

1 Mile “Legacy Loop”

11:00AM

FAQ

    • FREE red t-shirt (only with 5k registration) guaranteed size if ordered before 9/19. T-shirts available day of the race as supplies last but cannot guarantee size after 9/19.

    • Trophies for top male & female for the following age groups:  10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80+

    • FREE “Harrisburg Heroes Run” blue rubber bracelet for the first 100 1mi fun run/walk finishers

    • FOOD TRUCKS on site!

    • LIVE music by Guitars4Vets!

    • FREE water for participants

    • EMs & Ambulance team on standby

    • Great memories, pictures, and the joy of giving back to our local heroes

  • Top male and female for:

    10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80+

  • Free red 5k T-shirts, race bibs, and registration packets can be picked up at check-in OR on Saturday, October 18 from 2-7 PM at Pavilion #1 in Koons Park: 6030 Larue St, Linglestown, PA 17112.

    Guaranteed sizing is available up until September 19, 2025. After that, we will have t-shirts available but cannot guarantee sizes.

    Want another color or an extra shirt? Visit our store! Additional shirts are available for purchase: Click Here

  • 5K: The course loops around City Island, crosses out via the pedestrian Walnut Street Bridge, continues along Front Street, turns around near the Front & Forster Street intersection/harvey taylor bridge, then returns the same way. ** 5k Route: Click to view. **

    1mi Legacy Loop: 1 lap around City Island. We’re setting up near the train station.

  • Spread the word or contact us to volunteer!

    Accepting donations at https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Harrisburg/HarrisburgHeroesRun

    At the event, we’ll be doing a Canned & Boxed food drive for Central PA Food Bank’s Military Share program!

*** Honor their Sacrifice ***

Special thanks to the City of Harrisburg for hanging our banner over Front Street starting 9/29 and allowing us to host this event at City Island, the Walnut Street Bridge, and Riverfront Park.

T-shirts provided by Envision Group.

Professional timing provided by Pretzel City Sports.

LIVE music by Guitars4Vets chapter 90, helping vets with PTSD and service-related trauma through music and community.