Danville Heritage 5K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
Start: 8:30am
Location: Hess Recreation Area, 843 Meadow Ln, Danville, PA 17821
Description: Join us for a community 5K run/walk event! The course will be on the Hess Field loop trail in Danville, PA. The trail is a scenic wooded path crossing a beautiful creek that features a covered bridge and overlaps with the J. Manley Robbins Trail—the oldest documented rail trail in the United States. The terrain is mostly flat with limited road areas. Miles will be marked.
Overall Awards: 1st place overall male and female.
Age Groups: Age group winners male and female: 12 and under; 13-15; 16-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over.
Entry Fee: $25 pre-registration. $30 race day registration. This event benefits the Danville Area School District Cross Country Teams.
**Race day registration and packet pick-up is at the Hess Recreation Area picnic pavilion from 7:30-8:15am. Parking and restroom facilities available at the Hess Recreation Area.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sunbury, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Danville, PA
City Elevation
832 ft
Nearest Airport
IPT
Williamsport Regional Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 105 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Danville Heritage 5K?
- Danville Heritage 5K is a running race held in Danville, Pennsylvania on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Danville Heritage 5K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Danville, Pennsylvania at Hess Recreation Area. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Danville Heritage 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Danville Heritage 5K
Aug 8, 2026