Girls on the Run Mid State PA Harrisburg 5K
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Girls on the Run Mid State PA Harrisburg 5K (Capital Area 5K)
This event is the end‑of‑season celebratory 5K for Girls on the Run Mid State PA. It takes place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) in Harrisburg, PA. The course length is 3.1 miles and the event is presented as a noncompetitive, celebratory occasion for program participants and community runners.
Online registration opens September 18 and closes November 5; individuals who register on the day of the event pay an increased fee of $35. Program participants are registered through the program and do not need to register separately. The 5K will not be chip timed. Every registered participant who completes the course receives a commemorative medal.
The event includes a Friends and Family Zone with hands‑on activities such as poster and bracelet making, temporary tattoos and face jewels, a merchandise booth, and a photo booth. Accessibility is provided along the course with designated parking; all participants can walk, run, push, or roll at their own pace. Safety measures include required race bibs, a paired running buddy system, course monitoring with head counts, and a documented safety plan for staff and volunteers.
Volunteer roles support the event and include registration, cheer stations, course crew, spirit runners and walkers, water stations, and course clean‑up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
