
16TH Annual
16th Annual Race Against Poverty is a running race on June 5, 2027 in Chambersburg, PA, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
From the Organizer
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AS WE TAKE A STAND TOGETHER AGAINST POVERTY
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chambersburg 1 Ese, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
22,051
as of 2023
City Elevation
664 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 15 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 16th Annual Race Against Poverty, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Chambersburg than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to ChambersburgComing Up
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17 miles away
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19 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
16th Annual Race Against Poverty
Jun 5, 2027