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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
200 E. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey PA
5K
55–71°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
47–73°F
dry
2024
53–71°F
dry
2023
58–82°F
dry
2022
47–54°F
rain
2021
54–81°F
dry
2020
43–64°F
dry
2019
57–71°F
rain
2018
60–73°F
dry
2017
48–72°F
dry
2016
56–70°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 3
Cloudy · 54–68°F
Saturday, Oct 3starts near 54°F · 7% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Tröegs | YMCA Hop Dash 5K
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Location: 200 E. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA
- URL: Race Details
Race Description
- Partnership: With our friends at Tröegs Independent Brewing, we’ve provided this fun 5K in the Harrisburg/Hershey area since 2016.
- Swag: Swag includes sweet, exclusive Tröegs merch, beer, and a fun day at the brewery.
- Experience: We can’t wait to see you on the course!
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