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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading PA
5K · 1 Mile
51–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–66°F
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2024
42–66°F
dry
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45–67°F
dry
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43–70°F
dry
2021
59–71°F
dry
2020
56–68°F
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47–69°F
dry
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68–74°F
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62–69°F
dry
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40–64°F
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 11
Foggy · 45–67°F
Sunday, Oct 11starts near 45°F · 16% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Event Overview
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.
Race Benefits
- Proceeds: Benefit the Hope Fund, a crucial resource for students facing unexpected hardships.
- Support: Contributions to Clare's Cupboard, Alvernia University's campus pantry.
- Community: Helps provide free non-perishable food and personal care products.
Race Details
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
- 9:00AM: Check In
- 9:45AM: Opening Remarks
- 10:00AM: 5K Race Begins
- 10:45AM: 1 Mile Race Begins
Registration Information
- 5K Early Registration: $25
- Deadline: Friday September 11
- 5K Late Registration: $30
- Late Registration: Begins Saturday September 12
1 Mile Registration
- 1 Mile Early Registration: $15
- Deadline: Friday September 11
- 1 Mile Late Registration: $20
- Late Registration: Begins Saturday September 12
Awards and Prizes
Top Male and Female: Will receive a trophy.
Top Three in Each Age Category:
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 and above
Raffle Prizes
- 1 ticket: $2
- 3 tickets: $5
- 10 tickets: $10
- 20 tickets: $15
Clare's Cupboard Donations
We will be accepting donations for Alvernia's food pantry on the day of the race. If you bring donations you will receive an extra raffle ticket. Please do not bring anything expired!
- Protein or granola bars
- Oatmeal cup or packets
- Breakfast cereals
- Microwavable instant cup meals (e.g., rice, pasta, ramen, mashed potatoes)
- Fruit, pudding, and applesauce cups
- Fruit snacks
- Peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers
- Protein shakes
- Bottled Water
- Pretzels, Cheez-It-Crackers, popcorn, trail mix
- Tuna salad and chicken salad snack kits
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toiletries (e.g., soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste)
- School supplies
More Information
For more details, visit the race page: Pack Dash 5K.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 10 – 12, 2026.
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