Perseverance Half Marathon
Resilience 5K
Kids Fun Run (ages 4-12 years) hosted by David Ross Orthodontics
We are proud to partner with Utz Quality Foods and WellSpan Health again in 2022 to offer this exciting event!
Local craft breweries will be joining us again in 2022 for the Beer Bash on George (over 21 only)!
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 53 years!
Hanover Area YMCA
500 George Street
Hanover, PA US 17331
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:
· USATF certified, chip timed Half Marathon
· Chip timed 5K
· Kid’s Fun Run (ages 4-12 years)
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 18
- Short Sleeve Race Shirt for 5K Participants - must register by SEPT 18
- Special Short Sleeve Shirt from Sponsor, David Ross Orthodontics, for Kids Fun Run Participants - must register by SEPT 1
- Custom Finisher Medals for all Half Marathon 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!
- 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!
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.
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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.
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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.
Perseverance Half: $70 Registration (Price increase to $80.00 on Sep 1, and $90 on Oct 1)
Online registrations will be accepted through race day, prior to 7:30AM.
Resilience 5K: $30 Registration (Price increase to $35.00 Sep 1, and $40 on Oct 1)
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 2, race day prior to 7:30 AM. On Site Registration will take place from 7:30AM to 8:15AM.
A printable registration form is located below.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Race Site:
Hanover Area YMCA
500 George Street
Hanover, PA US 17331
Schedule:
Friday, Sep 30:
4:00 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. 1:
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)
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.
Injured runners may defer their race registration to the 2023 race provided the Race Director is notified ON OR BEFORE September 24, 2022. Race registrations may not be transferred to another individual.
Snacks taste better in Hanover! Buy yours at the Utz Outlet!
Our Presenting Sponsor – Utz Quality Foods, LLC
Utz Factory Outlet Store open M-Sa 9:30AM-5:30PM / Su 11AM-5PM
861 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA 17331
If you need Urgent Care during your visit
Our Presenting Sponsor – WellSpan Health
WellSpan Urgent Care open daily 8AM to 8PM
100 Eisenhower Dr. Suite 360, Hanover, PA 17331
Family Activities
Hanover Area YMCA – full service fitness center, gymnasium, TWO indoor pools, racquetball
Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center - Rita's Ice, go carts, laser tag, mini golf, arcade games
Explore Hanover or Visit Nearby Places!
Main Street Hanover - Shop, dine, drink (craft brews!) stay
Discover Hanover - learn more about this South Central PA borough!
Destination Gettysburg - Experience History on the Road to Gettysburg!
Get Outside!
photo courtesy of Dan Sell
Shopping / Antiquing
The Markets at Hanover - Find your favorite ethnic eatery! Enjoy local shops!
Yesteryear Antique Center
Black Rose Antiques
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Try Something New!
Back Alley Axe - Can YOU throw an axe?
Break Down Rage Room - relieve your stress and go break things!
Escape Confusion - Escape room for the whole family!
Salt Room - Relax. Unwind. Breathe.
In the event that COVID-19 is still prevalent, we will keep the same plan as 2020. Based on the situation in our world, the following plan may and will most likely change.
-All non-runners will be required to wear masks (includes spectators/volunteers/YMCA staff).
-Runners are required to wear masks upon arrival and until actively running in the race. We recommend bringing a disposable mask and tossing it at start.
-To better distance the start, runners will be put in start corrals based on their estimated finish time.
-Spectators will be strongly encouraged to watch from the course.
-YMCA restrooms will be for runners only.
-There will be no awards ceremony with awards available for pick up at 1pm (maybe earlier)
Runners agree to:
-Socially distance
-Not invite spectators to packet pickup, start line, and finish line
-Immediately leave finish area and not linger around race chute
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
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 53 years!
Hanover Area YMCA
500 George Street
Hanover, PA US 17331
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