Hosted by the Spirit of Service Organization and the Pierce Group Initiative, proceeds benefit the Dauphin County Wills for Heroes program run by Spirit of Service and the PA Bar Association, providing free wills and estate paperwork for veterans, first responders, and their families.
Harrisburg Heroes Run
City Island, Harrisburg
Sunday, October 19
Lace up your running shoes, grab some patriotic gear, and join us to support our local heroes!
From the competitive 5K to the FREE 1 mile Legacy Loop and mini Color Dash, this family-friendly event is a great way to show our brave Harrisburg Heroes how much we care.
We’re accepting donations of food and beverages. 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
10:15-11:40 for race finishers, while supplies last
Free mini color dash
FAQ
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FREE 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
FREE optional Color dash (just a few feet but lots of color!)
FREE water for participants
Great memories, pictures, and the joy of giving back to our local heroes
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Top male and female for:
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80+
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Free red 5k T-shirts, race bibs, and registration packets can be picked up 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
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5K: Across the Walnut Street Bridge, to Riverfront Park, turn around, final loop around City Island. Click here for map.
1mi Legacy Loop: 1 lap around City Island
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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.