Sunday, October 11th, 2026
400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Get in step with the newest addition to Alvernia's Homecoming and Family Weekend: the Pack Dash 5K. The race snakes through Alvernia's Hill Campus, offering a running tour of the university's gorgeous grounds.
Proceeds from the Pack Dash will benefit the Hope Fund, a critical resource that assists students facing unexpected hardships, including food and housing insecurity, transportation challenges, and emergency medical expenses. The race will also support Clare's Cupboard, Alvernia University's campus pantry, which provides free non-perishable food items and personal care products to students in need.
What: 5K run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Where: Alvernia University
Race will begin and end at the Student Center building
Schedule of Events
5K Early Registration: $25
Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11
Tshirt size Guarantee
5K Late Registration: $30
Late Registration begins Saturday September 12
Extra tshirts day of event; first come, first served
1 Mile Early Registration: $15
Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11
Swag bag guarantee
1 Mile Late Registration: $20
Late Registration begins Saturday September 12
Extra Swag bags day of event; first come first served
Race Benefits: Race Tshirt (only available for 5K participants), Race Swag Bag and Raffle Prizes (tickets available for purchase the day of the race).
Prizes and Contests:
Top Male and Top Female times receives trophy.
Top three times in each age category receive a medal:
Raffle Prizes
Clare's Cupboard Food Pantry Donations:
We will be accepting donations for Alvernia's food pantry on the day of the race. If you bring donations you will receive extra raffle ticket. Please do not bring anything expired!
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