Paxtang Lions Patriot Dash
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Paxtang Lions Patriot Dash
The Paxtang Lions Patriot Dash is a community event at Saussamen Park, 500 Paxtang Street, Harrisburg PA 17111. All proceeds benefit the Paxtang Lions mission to assist the sight impaired, including providing free eyeglasses and eye exams for children and families in need. The organizer is part of the Lions Club, described in the event materials as the world's largest service organization.
The event program includes the following distances:
- 5K Run / Walk: 3.1 Miles
- 2 Mile Untimed Walk
- 1/4 Mile Untimed Kids Run for ages 10 and under
The 5K run offers age group medals. Awards include trophies for the Top 3 Overall Male and Female and top three Male and Female in these age groups: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. The event also lists door prizes and a raffle.
Registration details in the event materials note that registration opens on 2026-04-01. Registration for the 5K and 2 Mile closes on 2026-05-24; registration for the Kids Run closes on 2026-07-01. Fees are listed as $30 for the 5K or 2 Mile and free for the Kids Run. Race day registration is available and T-shirts are provided on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
The course is described as well shaded and routed through the historic neighborhood of Paxtang. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
