Harrisburg Heroes Run/Walk 5k, 1mi, & optional color dash: registration coming soon!
Join Us for the Harrisburg Heroes Run on October 19, 2025 at CITY ISLAND!
5K Walk/Run and 1-Mile “Legacy Loop” Walk/Run
Registration & Check-in: 9:00,
Announcements: 9:30,
Gun time 5k: 10:00,
1 mile “Legacy Loop”: 11:00
** FREE MINI COLOR DASH FOR RACE FINISHERS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! **
Between 10:15-11:40 AM.
Lace up your running shoes and join us to support our local heroes! This race benefits veterans, first responders, and their families. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to give back or get those steps in, this event is for everyone. From the 5K to the 1 mile Legacy Loop and Color Dash, it’s a great way to show our brave Harrisburg Heroes how much we care.
What You Get:
* FREE t-shirt with your registration
* Trophies for each age group (top male & female: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80+)
* FREE blue bracelet for 1mi fun run/walk finishers
* FREE optional Color dash (just a few feet but lots of color!)
* FREE water for participants
* FREE "Thank-A-Vet" station to write a card thanking veterans for their service
* Great memories, pictures, and the joy of giving back to our local heroes
Proceeds benefit the Dauphin County “Wills for Heroes” events run by Spirit of Service and coordinated with the PA Bar Association, providing free wills and estate documents for veterans, first responders, and their families.
Professional Timing Provided By: Pretzel City Sports. We’ll also have music to dance to and enjoy. This will be an amazing family event for people of all ages to show their respect to our local heroes.
Trophy Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80+
*** Special thanks to the City of Harrisburg for allowing us to host this event at City Island, the Walnut Street Bridge, and Riverfront Park! ***
Stay tuned for updates and registration details. Let’s make a difference together!