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

The race begins at 12 p.m. (noon). The starting line is the square of Harrisburg on 2nd Street.

• Participants: Every participant receives a finishers medal, a custom race t-shirt, and a gift certificate to Fleet Feet.
• Course: Built for runners of all abilities, the race is limited to 1,000 participants.
• Age Group Awards: Based on chip time and presented at 1:00 p.m. in the square.
• Registration: Make sure you register early as most years the race does sell out.

🏃‍♀️ Training and Preparation

Fleet Feet hosts a Free Training Program to help you prepare for the Lucky Charm Race! Details and Sign up Here!

• Discounts: Runners will get special discounts during packet pickup at the Fleet Feet stores!
• Volunteering: If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help with the race, please sign-up here.
• No Transfers: Registration cannot be transferred to another runner.
• No Refunds: Refunds are not allowed.

🗺️ Course and Packet Pickup

The course map can be found by here.

NEW THIS YEAR: Lucky Charm Hoodies are available for purchase! Hoodies cost $35.00. The hoodies are pre-order only so make sure you place your order by February 21, 2026. 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.

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

Awards and 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.

• Overall Winners: Overall Female and Male winners receive gift cards.
• Prizes: 1st place: $200, 2nd place: $150, 3rd place: $100, 4th place: $50.
• Age Group Awards: 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+.

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