What race distances can I run in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg has 5K (7), 10K (3), Half Marathon (3). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Pennsylvania · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Upcoming running races in and near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
10 upcoming races · 4 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Harrisburg races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PAFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Peace Promise Run for Freedom 2026 Harrisburg, PAFreeDetails Wed, Oct 21, 2026Outrun the Hackers 5K Harrisburg, PARegistration closedFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Color For A Cause Walk Harrisburg, PARegistration closedFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M Harrisburg, PAFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 1, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Harrisburg 10K & 5K Harrisburg, PAFrom $13Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026YMCA Harrisburg Marathon, Half, and Relay Harrisburg, PAFrom $106Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Harrisburg, PA (48TR) Harrisburg, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026The Santa Shuffle 5k Harrisburg, PAFrom $41Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Harrisburg Harrisburg, PAFrom $40Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Harrisburg. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Harrisburg
When is race season in Harrisburg?
October is the busiest month for races in Harrisburg, with 4 of the 10, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Harrisburg races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 races in Harrisburg with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:20, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Harrisburg?
Browse Harrisburg run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.