The Hanover YMCA RunFest includes 3 running options: USATF certified Half Marathon, a new Half Marathon Relay and a youth 1 mile fun run.  All proceeds benefit the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. NEW FOR 2018 - CHIP TIMING!

RunFest Schedule:
7:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:00 a.m - Perseverance Half Marathon/ Resilience Half Relay start
8:30 a.m. - Crusader Kids 1 Mile Fun Run start
11:00 a.m. - Half Marathon awards
11:30 a.m. - Race Course closes
Fun activities to follow the race!  Check our website for details.

All proceeds support LIVESTRONG at the YMCA.
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 during all stages of recovery. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA also serves and embraces the families and caregivers that have been affected by the disease by providing a free family membership throughout the course of the program.

START/FINISH:
Race begins & ends at the North Greater Hanover Area YMCA, 500 N. George St., Hanover, PA. Check-in begins at 7:00 A.M. The race route will close at 11:30 A.M. Changing rooms and showers are available in the Y.

RACE COURSE
This 13.1 mile 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 372 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 loops through tree lined streets and ends back at the YMCA.

AGE DIVISIONS (INDIVIDUAL RUNNER EVENT)
Male & Female (19 & under) (20-24) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) (45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60-64) (65-69) (70 & over)

AWARDS:
Half Marathon - Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers. All runners will receive a finisher medal.
Half Relay - Top 2 overall finishers in the following categories: Male team, Female team, Coed team. All runners will receive a finisher medal. 
A moisture-wicking race shirt will be provided to those registered by August 31; others provided while supplies last

PACKET PICK UP:
Hanover Area YMCA- 500 N. George Street Hanover, PA 17331
Friday, October 5, 2018 from 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM

SURVIVOR DEDICATION PENNANT:
1 pennant will be provided to each registrant for decoration at packet pick-up. Pennants will be hung along the race chute in honor of those who have battled cancer. Additional pennants available for purchase during registration and at packet pick up.

CRUSADER KIDS FUN RUN:
The 1 mile Fun Run for Kids begins after the start of the half marathon. $10 per child. Separate registration form available online or at the Y.