YMCA Autumn Dash 5K

YMCA Autumn Dash 5K

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Join us for a fun 5k in south-central Pennsylvania. Runners (or walkers) will begin and end their loop at the W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA in Shrewsbury, PA. The loop winds along country roads, through a Senior-living campus and community park.

REGISTRATION

• Registration opens: April 1, 2026 and closes on race day at 8:00 am.
• Register early! Race fee increases on September 1, 2026.

RACE ROUTE

The race begins on the YMCA property, proceeds onto township roads, through the SpiriTrust Lutheran Campus and Miller Park, returning to the YMCA. Click to view the map.

AGE DIVISIONS

Male and Female (8-10) (11-14) (15-19) (19-24) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) (45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60-64) (65-69) (70 & over).

AWARDS

• Overall Winners: Overall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
• Guaranteed Shirt: Runners registered by September 1, 2025 are guaranteed a moisture wicking long-sleeved race shirt.
• Awards Ceremony: Will follow the event at 9:30 am.

RACE ROUTE SAFETY

Runner and spectator safety is a priority! For that reason we have the following partners in place:

• Traffic Control: Professional traffic control along the race route.
• First Aid: First aid tent hosted by WellSpan Health Sports Medicine.

RACE TIMING

• Start Method: Gun start (no starting mat): all runners begin with the same start time.
• Finish Time: When the runner crosses the finish mat.
• Timing Service: Chip timed by Black Cat Timing.

PLEASE - NO STROLLERS OR DOGS

• No Strollers: Please, no strollers or dogs.
• Dog Policy: Dogs are prohibited in the community park.

RACE DAY PARKING

Parking is available at the YMCA, 100 Constitution Avenue and on Fairview Court. The YMCA parking lot will close at 8:00 am and reopen after the start of the race. Constitution Ave will be closed from 8:20 - 8:45 am due to the race start.

SPECTATORS

Spectators may safely view the race from the following locations:

• Viewing Areas: YMCA campus.
• Additional Spot: Miller Park.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS/RECREATION

The York County Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a great list of hotel accommodations and other recreational activities in our county. Check out the website for restaurants, lodging and other fun things to do in York.

RACE CANCELLATION

If you cannot attend the race, please contact the Race Director. We will make arrangements for you to pick up your bib and race shirt. Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds or bib transfers.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Please share your excitement for the race on social media and tag us @:ROSESYMCACo. Join our Facebook Race Group to share photos, comments and questions. YorkYRaces. Use the following hashtags and we will repost your photos! #YMCAROSES #YAutumnDash.

PACKET PICKUP

• Friday: September 18, 2:00 - 7:00 pm.
• Saturday: September 19, 7:00 - 8:15 am.
• Location: Packet pickup is inside The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA.
• Group Pickup: You may pick up for multiple runners.

For more details, visit the YMCA Autumn Dash 5K page.