Hershey Miracle 5K Race
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23rd Annual Hershey Miracle Race
The event on September 12, 2026 raises funds for the Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital. It offers in-person and virtual participation options held at Milton Hershey School, Henry Hershey Field, 635 Brook Drive, Hershey PA.
Participants can choose from these distances:
- 5K chip timed in person
- One mile fun run/walk on the enclosed stadium track
- Virtual 5K any-way option between August 8 and September 12
Online registration opens May 1, 2026 and is available through September 6, 2026. An individual 5K registration discount is available until June 30. A group discount applies when five to six participants register together in one transaction. Local packet pick-up for shirts and swag is scheduled for September 10 at the Hershey Technical Center; same-day pick-up is also available but shirts are not guaranteed for later registrations.
The course passes through campus pathways with views of gazebos and Founder’s Hall. The event is rain or shine and cashless; electronic and digital payment are accepted. Parking next to Henry Hershey Field is free and signs will indicate parking areas. Restrooms are available at the stadium. A water station is located after the one mile point. In-person 5K finishers receive a medal. Official finisher times are expected to be reported within 24 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
