Red Rose Run
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About the race
The Red Rose Run marks a long-running road race tradition in Lancaster City, presented in June 2027 as the 50th annual edition. The event centers around Ewell Plaza and Binns Park in downtown Lancaster and sends participants on a course that mixes urban streets with rolling park hills through Lancaster City and County Park.
Distances and races
- 5 miles through Lancaster City and County Park
- Kids Fun Run, approximately 1/2 mile
- Wheelchair race
The official course travels north on Queen Street, east on Lemon Street, south on Duke Street, west on Chesapeake Street, crosses a bridge over the Conestoga River, continues on Rockford Road, returns on Duke Street, proceeds west on Walnut Street and finishes on Queen Street. The route is described as a scenic tour of urban streets and park hills.
Prizes and awards include more than $27,000 in prize money, overall awards for first through third places by gender categories, non-binary awards, kids fun run awards, a best 1970s costume prize, and a course-record bonus offered by the organizers. Registration items include a race bib, a collectible water bottle (for the first 1700 runners), a race medal, and post-race refreshments provided by Kegel’s Produce and Wilsbach. Packet pickup is available at Lancaster City Hall and at Ewell Plaza on the days before the race. Parking options include nearby Prince Street, Queen Street, and Steinman Park garages. Road closures on Queen, Lemon, and Duke Streets will affect the downtown area during the event. Spectators can view the finish at Ewell Plaza as runners descend the final hill. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
