5K races near Manheim

The Tröegs Hop Dash 5K is a 5K run/walk held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, concluding at Tröegs Independent Brewing. Organized by the Harrisburg Area YMCA in partnership with Tröegs, the race has been a fixture in the Harrisburg/Hershey area since 2016. Donegal Insurance Group presents the event. A virtual 5K option is available for those who wish to receive the race shirt and participate in the format without running the Hershey course. The in-person route guides participants through Hershey's hills, finishing at the brewery on Hersheypark Drive. Following the race, the event offers beers, snacks, live music, games, and time at the brewery, moving beyond a simple medal-and-departure experience. Race participants receive exclusive Tröegs merchandise, reinforcing the event's connection to the brewery beyond its use as a location.

The Haunted 5K and 10K is a morning road race held at Roof Park in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Both the 5K and 10K distances begin at 8:30 AM. Participants must register in advance via RunSignup, as no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the race start and closes 10 minutes prior. The course follows an out-and-back format. 5K participants complete the route three times, and 10K participants complete it six times. A two-hour time limit is in effect, suitable for steady-paced runners and walkers. All finishers receive medals. Awards will be presented at the event, including a best costume award reflecting the Halloween theme. The race also contributes to series points, attracting participants focused on standings as well as local residents seeking a themed autumn run.

The E-Racing Prostate Cancer 5K/1M Run/Walk is a family-friendly run and walk at City Island Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The main options are a timed 5K run/walk and a 1-mile walk, both starting at 9:00 a.m. EDT, with a Kids Dash just before them at 8:45 a.m. EDT. A virtual walk is also available for those who wish to support the cause from afar. The event focuses on prostate cancer awareness, survivor support, and remembrance. It honors survivors and caregivers, remembers those lost to the disease, and allows participants to create fundraising pages with recognition rewards. Children can participate in activities and a Kids Superhero Dash for Dad. The host, the Blue Ribbon Cancer Coalition of Pennsylvania, funds screening and treatment programs, assists individuals in treatment with qualified financial needs, and supports education on diagnosis and treatment advances.

The Dash & Dine 5K is a four-race spring series held at Boulder Reservoir. Each race takes place on a Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. This family-friendly 5K is designed as preparation for the BOLDERBoulder race, and participants have the option to register for a single race or the entire series. The course begins and ends at the reservoir, following an out-and-back path along the roads and dams on the south side. Following each race, registered participants receive dinner from local food vendors, along with awards for overall and age-group winners and prize drawings. Boulder Running Events, LLC organizes the series, which also functions as an official qualifier for the BOLDERBoulder race.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, and 13.1M in York, Pennsylvania, utilizes repeated short out-and-back segments originating from 1060 Church Road. The distance is determined by the number of repetitions. This event is a Halloween-themed US Road Running race suitable for runners and walkers, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances that commence in the morning. The 5K course involves two out-and-back repetitions, the 10K requires four, and the half marathon uses an extended out-and-back section repeated six times. The race has a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Participants must register in advance via RunSignup. Consistent with the US Road Running format, the event includes themed race logos, finisher medals, awards, series points, and a best costume contest.

The Haunted 5K & 10K begins at 221 N 11th St in Akron, Pennsylvania. Both distances start at 8:00 AM in October. This US Road Running event offers 5K and 10K options on a paved course, suitable for runners and walkers, with a two-hour time limit. The route is a short out-and-back design. 5K participants complete it twice, while 10K participants complete it four times. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior. Registration must be completed through RunSignup, as no race-day signups are permitted. The Haunted theme aligns with US Road Running's typical logoed, themed races that include finisher medals and a best-costume contest for those embracing the Halloween spirit.

Fitzy's Halloween 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk is a Halloween-themed community race held at 505 Sycamore Road in West Reading, Pennsylvania. The event features a 5K run for individuals and teams, a 1.5 mile walk, a virtual 5K option, and a free Kids Trick or Treat Dash for children 10 and under. It is supported by Lauren's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with proceeds directed to local families via charitable funds. This race has been held for over twenty years, establishing it as a local tradition. The course covers approximately 5 kilometers for runners and 2.4 kilometers for walkers, with a short dash for children who receive Halloween goodie bags. The event attracts runners, walkers, families, teams, virtual participants, and children, many drawn by the candy and costumes as much as the race itself. Costume contests for adults and children enhance the Halloween theme. Food trucks, entertainment, supervised childcare for ages 2 and up, and a health services fair contribute to its role as a community gathering. The event also provides scholarships for Berks students who write about overcoming challenges.

The Harrisburg Hot Cider Hustle offers a 10K and 5K race in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, held in early November. Participants can select a timed 5K, untimed 5K, 10K, or a virtual option for either distance, accommodating both competitive runners and those seeking a relaxed pace. The finish line features the race's cider theme, with participants receiving hot apple cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher mug post-race. A Kids Division 5K Fun Run is available for ages 12 and under, providing an untimed bib and the same cider and caramel apple treats at the finish.

At Roof Park in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, the Gobbler 5K & 10K offers runners a choice between two short road-race distances starting at 8:30 AM. All participants must register in advance via RunSignup; there is no race-day registration. Packet pickup is available only during a brief window, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior. The course follows a short out-and-back route, with the race structured around repeated laps. 5K participants complete three laps, while 10K participants complete six. US Road Running organizes the event, which has a two-hour course limit. Amenities include finisher medals, awards, series points, a shirt and gear shop, and a best costume award fitting the Gobbler theme.

The Great Turkey Chase 5K is a Thanksgiving morning run with versions in Golden, Colorado, and Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. In Golden, runners begin at Parfet Park for a 3-mile race limited to 1,000 participants, with registration available online until the field is full. In Elizabethtown, the race starts at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church and attracts hundreds of participants. The Golden event offers packet pickup at Runners Roost Golden before race day, with race morning pickup at Parfet Park. Early registrants in Golden receive a Boco Golden-themed neck gaiter, providing a local memento. The Elizabethtown race, managed by Applied Race Management, supports ECHOS and features a Kids Fun Run, making the day suitable for families and runners alike.