Ben and Tim Day

Location

• Address: 550 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033
• Map: Hershey High School (Google Maps)

Date

• Date: August 22, 2026

Time

• 5K Run: 9:00 AM
• 1 Mile Fun Run: 10:00 AM

Registration

• 5K Registration:
  • Until June 1: $20
  • Until August 1: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration)
  • From August 1 – 18: $30
  • On August 21 & 22: $35
• 1-Mile Fun Run:
  • Until June 1: $10
  • Until August 1: $12 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration)
  • From August 1-18: $15
  • On August 21 & 22: $17
• Virtual Registration:
  • Until August 18: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration, $5 extra for mailing)

Packet Pick-up & Registration

• Date: Thursday, August 21 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Hershey High School
• Saturday Registration: August 23 from 7:00 AM – 8:40 AM

Course

• 5K Course: Certified by USATF, Certified Course #15043WB
• Split Times: Provided at 1-mile and 2-mile marks
• Water: Near the midpoint and finish line area
• Facilities: Showers and lockers are not available

Timing

• System: NOVA Timing Systems will chip time
• Method: MyLaps disposable BibTags

Directions

• From Harrisburg Area: From 83N, take 322E toward Hershey, take Ephrata Exit, proceed through 5 lights, turn left onto Homestead Road, Hershey High is on immediate left.
• From Lancaster Area: Take 283W to 743N, turn right and proceed approximately 6 miles on 743N to Homestead Road, turn right onto Homestead, cross Rte. 322E, Hershey High School is on the left.
• From Lebanon/Palmyra Area: Follow 422W to the light at Homestead Road, turn left, the high school is approximately ½ mile on the right.

Awards

• Ceremony: Awards ceremony will begin at the conclusion of the Fun Run.
• 5K Awards: $200 for first place, $150 for second place, $100 for third place, $75 for fourth place, $50 for fifth place for both male and female participants.
• Masters Awards: $50 awarded to Masters winners, male and female.
• Age Categories: 5K Age Categories include 13 & Under, through 80 & Over. Awards given to top 3 runners in each age group.

Event Background

• Memorial: On January 23, 1992, Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell were tragically killed in an automobile accident.
• Scholarship Fund: Established by the Yupcavage and Russell families in memory of Ben and Tim.
• 33rd Year: The event, known as “Ben & Tim Day,” has maintained this scholarship fund in tribute to Ben and Tim.
• Community Support: The Yupcavage and Russell families extend their appreciation to organizers and sponsors of the event.