YMCA Autumn Dash 5K

Saturday, September 23, 2022

Join us for a fun 5k in south-central Pennsylvania.  Runners (or walkers) will begin and end their loop at the W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA in Shrewsbury, PA.  The loop winds along country roads, through a Senior-living campus and community park.  Traffic control, cheering fans and a Fall Festival post-race celebration make this event a great way to kick-off the fall season.

REGISTRATION

• Registration opens January 16, 2023 and closes on race day at 8:00 am.
• Save $ and register for both the May 6, 2023 Trails & Tails 5k and the Autumn Dash
• Register early!  Race fee increases on September 15, 2023

RACE ROUTE

The race begins on the YMCA property, proceeds onto township roads, through the SpiriTrust Lutheran Campus and Miller Park, returning to the YMCA.  Click to view the map. 

AGE DIVISIONS

Male and Female (8-10) (11-14) (15-19) (19-24) (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. 
• Runners registered by September 15, 2023 are guaranteed a moisture wicking long-sleeved race shirt.
• Awards ceremony will follow the event at 9:30 am.

WATER STATIONS

Water is available at the race start and finish line.  There are not water stations along the 5k route.

RACE ROUTE SAFETY

Runner and spectator safety is a priority!  For that reason we have the following partners in place:

• Professional traffic control along the race route
• First aid tent hosted by WellSpan Health Sports Medicine

RACE TIMING

• Gun start (no starting mat): all runners begin with the same start time
• Finish time: when the runner crosses the finish mat
• Chip timed by Falcon Race Timing

PLEASE - NO STROLLERS OR DOGS

• Please, no strollers or dogs. 
• Dogs are prohibited in the community park. 
• Instead, bring your dog to the YMCA Trails & Tails 5k at Rudy Park on May 6, 2023

RACE DAY PARKING

Parking is available at the YMCA, 100 Constitution Avenue.  Please note that Constitution Ave will be closed from 8:20 - 8:45 am due to the race start.

SPECTATORS

Spectators may safely view the race from the following locations:

• YMCA campus
• Miller Park

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.

RACE CANCELLATION

If you cannot attend the race, please contact the Race Director.  We will make arrangements for you to pick up your packet (and shirt).  Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds or bib transfers.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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

PACKET PICKUP

• Friday, September 22, 1 - 7 pm 
• Saturday, September 23, 7 - 8:15 am
• Packet pickup is inside The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA
• You may pick up for multiple runners.