Fetch your sneakers, dog, and dog leash or come alone and run! If you and your dog are both able to comfortably go the distance, dogs are welcome to join their owners on the 5K (USATF Certified) run. The course begins and ends on City Island and includes Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park.

Race Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top overall fastest male and female runners and the top three male and female runners in the following age groups:

• 11 and under
• 12-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+

Teams

Join together with friends and honor a special pet by forming your own team. A registration form and waiver must be signed by EACH individual team member. Please contact Jen Morris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up your team.

In-Person Event Guidelines

• Arrive on October 24, 2021, at Harrisburg's City Island to run our USATF-certified 5K course.
• Pick up your packet at the registration tables and head to your event's starting line. We will have announcements letting you know when and where to go.
• Once you have completed your race, you can check your results here.
• Water will be provided for both you and your dog along the course.
• Walk or run with only one dog per person.
• Run only if your dog (and you) can comfortably go the distance.
• Use a 6-foot or shorter, non-retractable leash.
• Make sure your dog has current ID, dog license and rabies vaccination tags.
• Bring bags and clean up after your dog.
• Bring dogs that are 6 months or older only.
• Unaltered dogs may attend if they have previously been in group settings with other dogs.
• Must be registered by October 8 to be guaranteed a shirt from the event.

Virtual Event Guidelines

• The run must be completed anytime between now and October 24, 2021.
• Use the "It's Your Race" app (available on IOS & ANDROID) to automatically track your stats or upload them to the website manually upon completion of your run.
• Check the website on October 25, 2021, for final results and download your finisher certificate.
• Must be registered by October 8 to be guaranteed a shirt from the event.

Cancellation Policy
If the in-person event must be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the limitations set on public gatherings, all registrations will automatically be converted to the virtual event.