Description: Set in the heart of the Sweetest Place on Earth, this race contains a challenging mix of hills and flats as it traverses both the town neighborhood and the scenic Milton Hershey School campus. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a shorter route but still samples the same Hershey beauty.
Awards and Prizes
CASH PRIZES: for the top male and female finishers in the competitive 5K.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: for the top male and female competitive 5K finisher in each of the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Medals: All children under 10 will receive a medal.
Race Shirts
Shirts Guarantee: Race shirts are guaranteed for all participants registered and paid by June 7, 2026.
Availability: Afterwards, shirts are available while supplies last.
Event Policy
Weather: Event is Rain or Shine.
Restrictions: No pets, bikes, or rollerblades.
Strollers: Strollers are permitted.
Benefits
Proceeds: Proceeds benefit Love INC of Greater Hershey, a registered 501(c)(3).
Donations: All donations are tax deductible.
Mission: Love INC serves people in need living in Hershey, Hummelstown, and the Dauphin County portion of Elizabethtown.
Programs: Variety of programs ranging from offering basic necessities to transitional housing and car repair assistance.
Community Impact
Network: Love INC comprises a network of twenty-one area churches.
Resources: Churches generously pool their resources to serve the wider community.
Staff: With just four employed staff members.
Support: Relies on the generosity of their churches, faithful donors, 160+ active volunteers, and community-wide fundraisers.