About
Event Overview
The Snack Town RunFest is a running extravaganza for all ages and all abilities in Hanover, PA. We offer something for everyone: Chip timed Half Marathon, Chip timed 5K, Kid’s Fun Run (ages 4-12 years).
Course Description & Map
Half Marathon Course: The 13.1 mile, Half Marathon course, is a winding loop through Hanover, Pennsylvania. Beginning at the Hanover Y, runners will pass beautiful farmland and scenic views in the Hershey Heights area. With only one significant hill, the race’s total elevation gain is approximately 550 feet. Runners will enjoy a long downhill and cross over into the industrial park ultimately leading them to Hanover’s newly renovated rail trail. The end of the course is flat, fast, and loops through tree lined streets to end back at the YMCA.
5K Course: The 3.1 mile, 5K course, is a paved loop that is relatively flat and fast. Runners will follow tree-lined streets and also pass through the Hanover High School campus.
Schedule
Friday, October 3rd: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Packet Pickup. We strongly encourage pick-up at this time!
Saturday, Oct. 4: 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM - Packet Pick Up at Hanover YMCA (500 George Street, Hanover, PA). 7:45 AM - Opening Remarks and National Anthem. 8:00 AM - Perseverance Half Marathon. 8:15 AM - Resilience 5K. 8:15 AM - Kids Fun Run Pre-Race Stretch. 8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run. 8:30 AM - Beer Bash on George (over 21 only). 11:30 PM - Race Course closes.
Registration & Pricing
Perseverance Half: $75 Registration until 12/31/24; $85 from 1/1/25-5/31/2025; $95 from 6/1/2025 - 7/31/2025; $100 from 8/1/2025- 9/30/25; $110 from 10/1-10/3. Race Day Registration $120 until 7:15am.
Resilience 5K: $35 Registration until 12/31/24, $40 from 1/1/25- 5/31/2025; $45 from 6/1/2025-7/31/2025; $50 from 8/1/2025-9/30/2025; $55 from 10/1-10/3. Race Day Registration $55 until 7:15am.
Kids Fun Run: $10 Registration. Race Day Registration until 8:00am.
Packet Pickup Details
Packet Pickup will be available on Friday, October 3rd from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on race day from 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM.
What to Bring
Please bring your ID for the Beer Bash and any necessary items for your race.
Race Day Info
All races begin and end at the North Hanover Area YMCA, 500 George St., Hanover, PA. The race route will close at 11:30 AM.
Awards & Categories
Half Marathon / 5K: Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall and age division finishers. 5K Team Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
Parking & Transportation
Parking is available at the Hanover Area YMCA.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director.
Cancellation Policy
Injured runners may defer their race registration to the 2026 race provided the Race Director is notified ON OR BEFORE September 12, 2025. Race registrations may not be transferred to another individual.
