York White Rose Run
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York White Rose Run 5 Miler
The York White Rose Run is scheduled for November 7, 2026, marking its 49th running. The event is organized by the York Road Runners Club, which was established in 1976. The race course runs on city streets in York, PA, with the start area on Princess Street near Granfalloons and the finish near Princess and Cherry Lane; the course is approved by the City of York.
There are both a live and a virtual option, each covering 5 miles. The virtual event may be completed anywhere between October 1 and October 31, 2026. Live registration opens on August 30, 2026; regular live registration pricing is $40 through October 28, 2026, with late-entry pricing of $45 from October 29 through November 7. Virtual registration is listed with a $40 fee.
Packet pickup for the live event is at Fleet Feet York, 1511 Mt Rose Avenue, on Friday, November 6. Race-day packet pickup will also be available. Water stations are placed near the George Street entrance to Prospect Hill Cemetery at about the 1.5-mile and 3.5-mile marks. A post-race party will take place at the venue.
Awards include cash prizes for the top five male and female finishers ($250, $200, $150, $100, $50) and master prizes for top masters 40 and over. Age-group awards are given to the top three finishers in standard age groups. Volunteers must be 18 or older; race shirts are provided to volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
