Snack Town RunFest 2026

The Snack Town RunFest is a running extravaganza for all ages and all abilities in Hanover, PA. We offer something for everyone:

           Chip timed Half Marathon

·         Chip timed 5K

·         Kid’s Fun Run (ages 4-12 years)

The 2026 Snack Town RunFest will feature a new running course.  Details will be updated soon!

We are proud to partner with Utz Brands, Inc. and WellSpan Health again in 2026 to offer this exciting event!

Local craft breweries will be joining us again in 2026 for the Beer Bash on George (over 21 only)!

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 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 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 our Beer Bash on George (over 21 only)! Additional beer will also be available for purchase by runners, spectators and guests!  Please bring your ID.

Breweries Featured in Post Race Celebration Beer Bash on George!

The 2026 Snack Town RunFest will feature a new running course.  Details will be updated soon.

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 12/31/26; $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.

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.

Race Site:
The 2026 race will feature a new course.  Details to be updated soon.

Schedule:
Friday, October 2nd:
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Packet Pickup at Hanover Area YMCA, 500 George Street, Hanover, PA.
We strongly encourage pick-up at this time!

Saturday, Oct. 3rd:
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM - Packet Pick Up 
7:45 AM - Opening Remarks and National Anthem
8:00 AM - Perseverance Half Marathon
8:15 AM - Resilience 5K
9:00 AM - Kids Fun Run 
8:30 AM - Beer Bash on George (over 21 only)
8:30 AM - Live Music from Half Serious at the Beer Bash
11:30 PM - Race Course closes

Awards: 
Half Marathon / 5K:  Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall and age division finishers.

5K Team Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

5K Teams will consist of 3 or more individual runners and can be any combination of genders. Each runner on the team will race as an individual and be eligible for individual awards. The top 3 finishers on a team will have their individual times added together and scored for the team competition.

Age Divisions:
Half Marathon Divisions: Male & Female (19 & under) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70 & over)
5K Divisions: Male & Female (14 & under) (15-19) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70-79) (80 & over)

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 after completion of treatment.  LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA also serves and embraces the families and caregivers that have been affected by the disease by providing a free membership throughout the course of the program.

The Hanover Area YMCA is for all, and strives to ensure everyone can come to the Y, regardless of family income, by providing need-based assistance for membership and programming. Your registration supports the children and families in the community.

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.

Snacks taste better in Hanover! Buy yours at the Utz Outlet!

Our Presenting Sponsor – Utz Brands, Inc. 

Utz Factory Outlet Store open M-Sa 9:30AM-5:30PM / Su 11AM-5PM

861 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA 17331

If you need Urgent Care during your visit

Our Presenting Sponsor – WellSpan Health  

WellSpan Urgent Care open daily 8AM to 8PM

100 Eisenhower Dr. Suite 360, Hanover, PA 17331

Family Activities

Hanover Area YMCA – full service fitness center, gymnasium, TWO indoor pools, racquetball 

Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center - Rita's Ice, go carts, laser tag, mini golf, arcade games

Explore Hanover or Visit Nearby Places!

Main Street Hanover - Shop, dine, drink (craft brews!) stay

Discover Hanover  - learn more about this South Central PA borough!

Explore York -  the Official Tourist Promotion Agency for York County, PA

Destination Gettysburg - Experience History on the Road to Gettysburg!

Visit New Oxford, PA 

Get Outside!

Codorus State Park  

photo courtesy of Dan Sell

Longarm Reservoir 

Shopping / Antiquing

The Markets at Hanover - Find your favorite ethnic eatery! Enjoy local shops!

Try Something New!

Break Down Rage Room - relieve your stress and go break things!

Escape Confusion - Escape room for the whole family!

Pub Crawl

Salt Room - Relax. Unwind. Breathe.