YMCA Autumn Dash 5K

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Join us for a fun 5k in south-central Pennsylvania.  Runners (or walkers) will begin and end their loop at the W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA in Shrewsbury, PA.  The loop winds along country roads, through a Senior-living campus and community park.  

  REGISTRATION Registration opens March 15, 2024 and closes on race day at 8:00 am.Register early!  Race fee increases on September 7, 2024   RACE ROUTE

The race begins on the YMCA property, proceeds onto township roads, through the SpiriTrust Lutheran Campus and Miller Park, returning to the YMCA.  Click to view the map. 

  AGE DIVISIONS

Male and Female (8-10) (11-14) (15-19) (19-24) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) ( 45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60 -64 ) (65-69) (70 & over)

  AWARDS Overall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Runners registered by September 7, 2024 are guaranteed a moisture wicking long-sleeved race shirt.Awards ceremony will follow the event at 9:30 am.   RACE ROUTE SAFETY

Runner and spectator safety is a priority!  For that reason we have the following partners in place:

Professional traffic control along the race routeFirst aid tent hosted by WellSpan Health Sports Medicine   RACE TIMING Gun start (no starting mat): all runners begin with the same start timeFinish time: when the runner crosses the finish matChip timed by Falcon Race Timing   PLEASE - NO STROLLERS OR DOGS Please, no strollers or dogs. Dogs are prohibited in the community park.    RACE DAY PARKING

Parking is available at the YMCA, 100 Constitution Avenue and on Fairview Court.  The YMCA parking lot will close at 8:00am and reopen after the start of the race.  Constitution Ave will be closed from 8:20 - 8:45 am due to the race start.

  SPECTATORS

Spectators may safely view the race from the following locations:

YMCA campusMiller Park   HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS/RECREATION

The York County Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a great list of hotel accommodations and other recreational activities in our county.  Check out the website for restaurants, lodging and other fun things to do in York.

  RACE CANCELLATION

If you cannot attend the race, please contact the Race Director.  We will make arrangements for you to pick up your bib and race shirt.  Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds or bib transfers.

  SOCIAL MEDIA

Please share your excitement for the race on social media and tag us @ROSESYMCACo.  Join our Facebook Race Group to share photos, comments and questions.  YorkYRaces.  Use the following hashtags and we will repost your photos!  #YMCAROSES #YAutumnDash

  PACKET PICKUP Friday, September 20, 1:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday, September 21, 7:00 - 8:15 amPacket pickup is inside The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCAYou may pick up for multiple runners   AUTUMN BASH Friday, September 20, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 pmFood TrucksGames and Crafts