Red Rose Run
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Red Rose Run
The Red Rose Run is a community road race that follows a mixed urban and park course through Lancaster City and County Park. The event marks the 50th Annual Red Rose Run, a tradition that traces back to 1977 and includes a 1970s themed component with an award for best costume.
The route moves through downtown streets and park hills, taking runners north on Queen Street, east on Lemon Street, south on Duke Street, west on Chesapeake Street, across a bridge over the Conestoga River, then southeast on Rockford Road before returning through Duke and Walnut streets to the finish at Ewell Plaza. A kids fun run covers approximately one half mile. A wheelchair race is also included.
Packet pickup is available on the Friday and Saturday before the race at Lancaster City Hall and Ewell Plaza. Registration packages include a race bib, a collectible water bottle for the first 1700 registrants, post-race refreshments from Kegel’s Produce and Wilsbach, and a race medal. Add-ons include special edition 50th anniversary shirts and a wristband to a 1970s themed beer garden for racers for a $5 fee.
Prizes include more than $27,000 in prize money and additional awards such as overall placements, non-binary categories, kids fun run awards, and a bonus for new course records. Parking is available at several downtown garages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
