From the Organizer
Help us to keep public education RUNNING by supporting the beloved and beneficial facility dogs of Elizabethtown Area School District!
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
85°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Middletown Harrisburg Intl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,857
as of 2023
Elevation
440 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 5k for k9s - Fun Run for Facility Dogs!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
69
Days to train
Coming Up
Bikes & Beers Hershey
8 miles away
#RUNYOURRACE - Love INC Run Your Race 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
8 miles away
5K For K9s - Fun Run For EASD Facility Dogs
Less than a mile away
Left, Right, Left 5k
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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 the most 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)
5k for k9s - Fun Run for Facility Dogs!
Aug 16, 2026