Reading Hospital Road Run
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Reading Hospital Road Run : West Reading, PA
The Reading Hospital Road Run takes place on October 17, 2027 in West Reading, Pennsylvania, hosted by The Friends of Reading Hospital. The event offers multiple in-person distances and is centered at 420 S. Sixth Avenue near the hospital clock tower.
Distances
- 13.1 Miles half marathon
- 5K
- 1 Mile fun walk and run
The half marathon course begins and ends in West Reading, crosses the Schuylkill River into the city of Reading, and returns through Wyomissing to finish in West Reading. The 5K follows a scenic loop around areas near Reading Hospital. The one mile fun walk and run is an untimed stroll around the hospital grounds and starts on Spruce Street at 6th, finishing on 6th in front of the clock tower.
Chip timing will be used for the half marathon and the 5K. Pacers will be provided for the half marathon. Awards for the 5K and the half marathon will be given to the top three male and female finishers overall and in the listed age groups. 5K age groups include 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, then five year bands to 70 plus. Half marathon age groups include 19 and under, 20-24, then five year bands to 60 plus.
Registration notes: loyalty registration for past participants runs November 1 to December 31, 2026 and requires the same RunSignup account. General registration opens January 1, 2027. Participants who register by September 15, 2026 are guaranteed a short-sleeve wicking race shirt; the one mile event does not include a shirt but shirts may be purchased. Listed registration fees are $65 for the half marathon, $25 for the 5K, and $10 for the one mile event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
