Lucky Charm Race

Race Overview

The 2026 Lucky Charm 4 miler will open the race season with an exciting run through the capital city on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Race Details

• Date and Time: March 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon)
• Location: Starting line is the square of Harrisburg on 2nd Street.
• Participants: The race is limited to 1,000 participants. Most years we sell out, so make sure you register early.
• Awards: All age group awards will be based on chip time and presented at 1:00 p.m. in the square.

Participant Perks

• Finishers Medal: Every participant receives a finishers medal.
• Race T-Shirt: Included in the registration.
• Gift Certificate: A gift certificate to Fleet Feet for all participants.
• Free Training Program: Fleet Feet hosts a Free Training Program to help you prepare for the Lucky Charm Race! Details and Sign up Here!

Shakeout Run

Join our Lucky Charm Shakeout Run with Brooks on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Shakeout Details!

Sponsorships

Lucky Charm Race is proudly sponsored by Brooks and Phoenix Physical Therapy.

Limited Time Offers

• Brooks Lucky Charm Mug: Race participants can get a free limited edition Brooks Lucky Charm mug and free coffee from Little Amps Coffee with any Brooks shoe purchase at Fleet Feet from March 13th-20th.
• Post-Race Celebration: Get your free coffee at our Brooks post-race celebration at Little Amps!
• Discounts: Runners will get special discounts during packet pickup at the Fleet Feet stores!
• Registration Policy: Registration cannot be transferred to another runner. Refunds are not allowed.

Course Information

The course map can be found by here.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help with the race, please sign up here.

New This Year

Lucky Charm Hoodies are available for purchase! Hoodies cost $35.00. The hoodies are pre-order only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. The hoodie can be added to your cart as you register for the race. All pre-ordered hoodies will be available for pickup at each packet pickup location.

Packet Pickup Information

• Fleet Feet York: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from Noon until 6 p.m. - 1511 Mt. Rose Ave., York, PA 17403.
• Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg: Thursday, March 19 from Noon until 6 p.m. - 6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 700, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
• Fleet Feet Harrisburg: Friday, March 20 from Noon until 6 p.m. - 4640 High Pointe Blvd., Suite A6, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
• Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the starting line on 2nd Street.

Parking Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING ON CITY ISLAND!!!!!

• Market Street Bridge: The Market Street bridge from the West Shore to City Island closes at 11 a.m. on race day.
• Parking Requirement: You must park before 11 a.m. when the bridge closes.
• Accessing the Bridge: To get on the bridge, show your race bib to the police officer or volunteer as you enter the bridge.

Team Competition

Teams will consist of 4 or more runners and must contain at least 1 female. The 4 fastest times, including at least one female, will be the winning team. Award will be 4 gift cards of $25 each to Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, or York.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Overall Female and Male winners receive gift cards to Fleet Feet Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, or York.
• 1st place: $200
• 2nd place: $150
• 3rd place: $100
• 4th place: $50

Age Group Awards

Age group awards will be the top 3 finishers in the following categories:

• 0-9
• 10-14
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-79
• 80-89
• 90+

Registration Link

For more details and to register for the race, visit Lucky Charm Race.