Snack Town RunFest 2023

2023 FUN IN HANOVER PENNSYLVANIA

We are proud to partner with Utz Quality Foods and WellSpan Health again in 2023 to offer this exciting event!

Local craft breweries will be joining us again in 2023 for the Beer Bash on George (over 21 only)!

Place

Located in South Central Pennsylvania’s Snack Food Capital – Hanover, PA!

Races and Beer Bash on George take place on the expansive and beautiful property of the Hanover Area YMCA which has been serving the community for over 54 years!

Hanover Area YMCA
500 George Street
Hanover, PA US 17331

Description

The Snack Town RunFest is a running extravaganza for all ages and all abilities in the quaint borough of Hanover, PA. We offer something for everyone:

· Chip timed Half Marathon

· Chip timed 5K

· Kid’s Fun Run (ages 4-12 years)

What do I get with my registration?

In addition to a fun-filled day, or weekend getaway for the whole family, you will receive:

Long Sleeve Race Shirt for Half Marathon Participants - must register by SEPT 15
Short Sleeve Race Shirt for 5K Participants - must register by SEPT 15
Special Short Sleeve Shirt from Sponsor, David Ross Orthodontics, for Kids Fun Run Participants - must register by SEPT 22
Custom Finisher Medals for all Half Marathon and 5K Participants
Utz Quality Foods will provide prizes for Overall and Age-Division winners! (exciting prize reveal will be in July)
Goody bags for each participant will include tickets to sample local brews (post race) at our the Beer Bash on George (over 21 only)! Additional beer will also be available for purchase by runners, spectators and guests! Please bring your ID.
Traveling from out of town? Please see “Things To Do in Hanover” below and take advantage of all that this quaint borough in south central Pennsylvania has to offer!

DON'T MISS THE POST-RACE CELEBRATION!

Race Course (Live)

Half Marathon Course: The 13.1 mile, Half Marathon course, is a winding loop through Hanover, Pennsylvania. Beginning at the Hanover Y, runners will pass beautiful farmland and scenic views in the Hershey Heights area. With only one significant hill, the race’s total elevation gain is approximately 550 feet. Runners will enjoy a long downhill and cross over into the industrial park ultimately leading them to Hanover’s newly renovated rail trail. The end of the course is flat, fast, and loops through tree lined streets to end back at the YMCA.

Click here for map:

HALF MARATHON MAP

5K Course: The 3.1 mile, 5K course, is a paved loop that is relatively flat and fast. Runners will follow tree-lined streets and and also pass through the Hanover High School campus.

Click here for map:

5K MAP

The Kids Fun Run will take place on the YMCA property. Note: Kids Fun Run Pre-Stretch will begin at 8:15AM

Start/Finish: All races begin and end at the North Hanover Area YMCA, 500 George St., Hanover, PA. The race route will close at 11:30 AM.

Timing: This event will be professionally chip timed by Racine Timing using disposable bib tags on the back of the race bibs. Bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt and be visible at all times.

Pricing

Perseverance Half: $65 Registration until 12/31/22; $75 1/1/23-8/31/23 ;(Price increase to $85.00 on Sep 1, and $95 on Oct 7)

Online registrations will be accepted through race day, prior to 7:30AM.

Resilience 5K: $30 Registration until 12/31/22, $35 from 1/1/23- 8/31/23 (Price increase to $40.00 Sep 1, and $50 on Oct 7)

Online registrations will be accepted through race day, prior to 7:30 AM.

Kids Fun Run: $10 Registration

Online registrations will be accepted through October 7, race day prior to 7:30 AM. On Site Registration will take place from 7:30AM to 8:15AM.

Race Details (Live)

Race Site:

Hanover Area YMCA
500 George Street
Hanover, PA US 17331

Schedule:

Friday, October 6th:

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Packet Pickup at Hanover Area YMCA (500 George Street Hanover, PA 17331)

We strongly encourage pick-up at this time!

Saturday, Oct. 7:

6:30 AM - 7:15 AM - Packet Pick Up

7:45 AM - Opening Remarks and National Anthem

8:00 AM - Perseverance Half Marathon

8:15 AM - Resilience 5K

8:15 AM - Kids Fun Run Pre-Race Stretch

8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run

8:30 AM - Beer Bash on George (over 21 only)

11:30 PM - Race Course closes

Awards (Don't miss our Prize Reveal in July!):

Half Marathon / 5K: Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall and age division finishers.

Age Divisions

Half Marathon Divisions: Male & Female (19 & under) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70 & over)
5K Divisions: Male & Female (14 & under) (15-19) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70-70) (80 & over)

ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA CANCER SURVIVOR PROGRAM AND OTHER NEED BASED PROGRAMS

LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, a FREE 12 week, research-based program, supports cancer survivors in regaining their physical, emotional and spiritual strength and is conducted in a small group environment that includes individualized attention for each participant. Adult survivors are eligible to join the program after completion of treatment. LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA also serves and embraces the families and caregivers that have been affected by the disease by providing a free membership throughout the course of the program.

The Hanover Area YMCA is for all, and strives to ensure everyone can come to the Y, regardless of family income, by providing need-based assistance for membership and programming. Your registration supports the children and families in the community.

DEFERRALS/TRANSFERS

Injured runners may defer their race registration to the 2023 race provided the Race Director is notified ON OR BEFORE September 22, 2023. Race registrations may not be transferred to another individual.