Race Description
Want to run / walk some hills around York County this winter with 300 of your friends? If so, with nine race venues around York County, the York Road Runners Club Winter Series is for you! This low-pressure, low-cost series is the perfect way to stay active and motivated throughout the chilly months. Each venue hosts a main event from 5k up to 10 miles, as well as a one mile run prior to the main event. You can run just the 1 miler, just the Main Event, or both. Come join us!
How does the Winter Series work?
- Run 9 races and / or 9 one mile runs for one low registration fee.
- Participants are assigned a race bib (or bibs) and are responsible for bringing their bib(s) and wearing it at race they attend.**
- Those opting to run the 1 mile AND the main event will be issued 2 bibs. You must wear the correct bib for each event in order for your time to be recorded for the event.
- Series points are awarded at each race based on your age group placement. Your age group is based on your age as of 11/15/2026.
- Awards are presented at the final race based on placement points earned throughout the series. The more races you run, the better your chances of placing!
- Awards are presented to the top three males and top three females (based on series points) for the Mile and the Main Event in the following age groups: 1‐13; 14‐19; 20‐24; 25‐29; 30‐34; 35‐39; 40‐44; 45‐49; 50‐54; 55‐59; 60‐64; 65‐69; 70-74, 75+
- We have participation swag available at the final race for those who run and/or volunteer at a minimum of 5 races during the series.
- Plan to hang around for food, fun and the awards after the final race.
- We have photographers on the course, when they are available, (thank you Clay and Karen). You may share those photos with your friend and family.
- YRRC supports sustainability, please bring your refillable water bottles. All races over 4 miles will have a water station.
- No dogs or strollers allowed. This will be strictly enforced.
- Roads are NOT closed, please keep left and watch for oncoming traffic.
- Black Cat Timing chip finish!
- Restrooms are available at all events.
** THERE IS A $5 FEE FOR ALL LOST/FORGOTTEN BIBS.
RACE BIB(S) CAN BE PICKED UP AT EARLY BIB PICKUP OR AT THE FIRST EVENT YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND. BIBS WILL NOT BE MAILED.
NEW THIS YEAR
Based on requests from past participants, we are testing opening registration for individual races. Registration for individual races is available for the Main Event, on race day only. The cost to register for one event is $25.00 per person. Family registration for individual races is not available.
Events
One Mile ONLY 2026-2027
Main Event ONLY 2026-2027
Main Event and One Mile 2026-2027
NOTE: Online registration will close temporarily prior to each race to allow us time to process registrations and assign bibs. Race day registration will take place from 11am until 12:30pm at Susquehannock and Dover and from 7am to 8:30am at the remaining races.
Cost
Online Registration
$42.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Individual YRRC Member
$50.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Individual Non-Member
$85.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Family YRRC Member - limit 5 family members
$100.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Family Non-Member - limit 5 family members
$16.00 — 1 Miler Only Series YRRC Member
$19.00 — 1 Miler Only Series Non-Member
Race Day Registration - Series
$47.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Individual YRRC Member
$55.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Individual Non-Member
$90.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Family YRRC Member - limit 5 family members
$105.00 — Main Series (plus 1 Miler) Family Non-Member - limit 5 family members
$21.00 — 1 Miler Only Series YRRC Member
$24.00 — 1 Miler Only Series Non-Member
Race Day Registration - Single Race
$25.00 — Main Event
Family registration is not available for when registering for a single race.
Race Day registration is available using Venmo (YRRC) or a check payable to York Road Runners Club (please, no cash).
Early Bib Pickup
Avoid the long bib pickup lines at Susquehannock and Dover! We will have 2 opportunities for early bib pick up. The first 100 participants at each location will receive their choice of a Winter Series bib belt or running cap.
- Bib pick up: Fleet Feet York, 1511 Mt Rose Ave, York, Friday, November 6 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm.
- Bib pick up: Appalachian Running Company (AppRunCo), 1500 N George St, York, PA 17404, Saturday, November 14 from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
As always, if participants cannot make it to an early bib pickup, bibs are available for pick up at every race. Bibs will NOT be mailed.
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to participte in the Winter Series but can't run due to injury? Are you coming to a race to support a friend or family member? Why not support the Winter Series by volunteering at one or more races? We would love to have you. Volunteering counts toward the 5 race minimum needed for participant swag at the end of the series.
The YRRC Winter Series needs volunteers to ensure the races run safely and smoothly. We need people to help with the following:
- Course Marshals: ensure the safety of the runners on the course, for both the 1 mile and main event. Course marshalls for the 1 miler may also be able to run the main event based on their assigned location. Check with the race director for details.
- Water Station: provide support at the main event water stations. You'll hand out water, pick up discarded cups, and cheer on the runners.
- Registration / Bib Pickup: help pre-race to hand out bibs to pre-registered runners, register race day participants, and sell awesome Winter Series merch. In many cases, registration volunteers will be able to run the mile and/or main event.
- Parking: direct participants arriving at the race venue to parking locations.
- Finish Line / Merch Sales: direct runners to water and post-race treats, assist with pickup of pre-ordered merch, sell available merch post race. Volunteers will be able to run the mile.
Register online now to save time!
Click the button below to register as a volunteer and sign the volunteer waiver.
Race Dates & Locations
The times listed are for the Main Event; ONE MILE RACES START 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE MAIN EVENT.
Please note the change in race order for Dover and Susquehannock. Susquehannock will be our FIRST race this year.
- Susquehannock 4 Miler - November 15, 2026 - 1:00PM - 3280 Fissels Church Rd. Glen Rock, PA 17327
- Dover 10 Miler - November 29, 2026 - 1:00PM - 5161 N. Salem Church Rd. Dover 17315
- Dallastown 10k - December 12, 2026 - 9:00AM - 700 New School Ln. Dallastown 17313
- John Rudy 5 Miler - January 2, 2027 - 9:00AM - 400 Mundis Race Rd. York 17406
- Springettsbury 10k - January 9, 2027 - 9:00AM - 1405 Williams Road, York 17402
- Jacobus 5 Miler - January 23, 2027 - 9:00AM - 94 Beck Road, York 17403
- Indian Rock 10k - February 6, 2027 - 9:00AM - 1000 Golf Club Rd. York 17403
- Hanover 7 Miler - February 20, 2027 - 9:00AM - 600 Fairview Dr. Hanover 17331
- Northeastern 5K - February 27, 2027 - 9:00AM - 300 High St., Manchester 17345
Please note that roads are open to traffic during each race; wear bright colors and run facing traffic.
- No dogs or strollers are allowed.
- Keep left when running, do NOT run in the middle of the road.
- Run no more then 2 across. single file with oncoming traffic
Follow the links to view the MapMyRide course maps. Courses are subject to change at any time pending construction/road closures/weather.
Main Event Course Maps:
One Miler Course Maps
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