Snack Town RunFest 2026

NEW LOCATION. MORE FUN. SAME GREAT RACE!
We’re excited to partner once again with Utz Brands, Inc. and WellSpan Health to bring you the 2026 Snack Town RunFest!

📍 NEW LOCATION FOR 2026!
This year, ALL races will start and finish at the Long Arm Dam Boat Launch, located near Grand Valley Road and Beckmill Road.

And there’s even more to look forward to after you cross the finish line!

🎉 NEW THIS YEAR — SNACK TOWN FALL FEST!
We’re teaming up with the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce to bring the Snack Town Fall Fest to the same location as the race, from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Stick around after your race and enjoy a full morning of fall fun, including local craft breweries, food, vendors, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Run. Celebrate. Stay for the Fest.
Make plans to spend the day with us at our NEW Long Arm Dam location!

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

Races and Beer Bash will take place on the beautiful property of the Long Arm Reservoir.

Starting on Grand Valley Road
Hanover, PA US 17331

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 September 12th.
• Short Sleeve Race Shirt for 10K and 5K Participants - must register by September 12th.
• 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, 10K and 5K Participants
• Utz Brands, Inc. 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 the Beer Bash (over 21 only)! Additional beer will also be available for purchase by runners, spectators and guests!  Please bring your ID.

The 2026 Snack Town RunFest will feature a new running course starting on Grand Valley Rd.  Please see map on website. The course features 1,256 feet of elevation gain and 1,263 feet of descent, offering runners a challenging and scenic route. 

 

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:  $75 Registration until 12/31/25; $85 from 1/1/26-1/31/2026; $95 from 6/1/2026- 7/31/2026; $100 from 8/1/2026- 9/30/26; $110 from 10/1/26-10/2/26.  Race Day Registration $120 until 7:15am.

10K:  $50 registration until 5/31/26; $55 from 6/1/2026-7/31/2026; $60 from 8/1/2026-10/2/2026; Race day registration $65 until 7:15am

 

Resilience 5K: $35 Registration until 12/31/25, $40 from 1/1/26- 5/31/2026; $45 from 6/1/2026-7/31/2026; $50 from 8/1/2026-9/30/2026; $55 from 10/1/26-10/2/26.    Race Day Registration $55 until 7:15am.

 

Kids Fun Run: $10 Registration. Race Day Registration until 8:00am.

 

 

Injured runners may defer their race registration to the 2026 race provided the Race Director is notified ON OR BEFORE September 4, 2026.  Race registrations may not be transferred to another individual.

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