Lucky Charm Race

The 2026 Lucky Charm 4 miler will open the race season with an exciting run through the capital city on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

At Lucky Charm Races EVERYONE is a winner. Every participant receives a finishers medal, a custom race t-shirt, and a gift certificate to Fleet Feet.

Created by runners, the Lucky Charm course is built for runners of all abilities. The race is limited to 1,000 participants. Most years we do sell out so make sure you register early.

The race begins at 12 p.m. (noon). The starting line is the square of Harrisburg on 2nd Street.

All age group awards will be based on chip time and will be presented at 1:00 p.m. in the square. 

Lucky Charm Race is proudly sponsored by Brooks and Phoenix Physical Therapy.

Runners will get special discounts during packet pickup at the Fleet Feet stores!

Registration can not be transferred to another runner. 

Refunds are not allowed.

The course map can be found by here.

NEW THIS YEAR: Lucky Charm Hoodies are available for purchase! Hoodies cost $35.00. The hoodies are pre-order only so make sure you place your order by February 21, 2026. The hoodie can be added to your cart as you register for the race. All pre-ordered hoodies will be available for pickup at each packet pickup location.

Packet pickup times are outlined below:

Fleet Feet York: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

1511 Mt. Rose Ave.

York, PA 17403

Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg: Thursday, March 19 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 700

Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Fleet Feet Harrisburg: Friday, March 20  from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

4640 High Pointe Blvd., Suite A6

Harrisburg, PA 17111

Race Day Packet Pick Up

Saturday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the starting line on 2nd Street.

Team Competition

Teams will consist of 4 or more runners and must contain at least 1 female. The 4 fastest times, including at least one female will be the winning team. Award will be 4 gift cards of $25 each to Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, or York.

Overall Female and Male winners receive gift cards to Fleet Feet Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, or York.

1st place: $200
2nd place: $150
3rd place: $100
4th place: $50

Age group awards will be the top 3 finishers in the following categories: 
0-9
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89                                                                
90+