Pack Dash 5K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $15–$25
From the Organizer
Get in step with the newest addition to Alvernia's Homecoming and Family Weekend: the Pack Dash 5K. The race snakes through Alvernia's Hill Campus, offering a running tour of the university's gorgeous grounds.
Proceeds from the Pack Dash will benefit the Hope Fund, a critical resource that assists students facing unexpected hardships, including food and housing insecurity, transportation challenges, and emergency medical expenses. The race will also support Clare's Cupboard, Alvernia University's campus pantry, which provides free non-perishable food items and personal care products to students in need.
What: 5K run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Where: Alvernia University
Race will begin and end at the Student Center building
Schedule of Events
- 9:00AM: Check In
- 9:45AM: Opening Remarks
- 10:00AM: 5K Race Begins
- 10:45AM: 1 Mile Race Begins
5K Early Registration: $25
Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11
Tshirt size Guarantee
5K Late Registration: $30
Late Registration begins Saturday September 12
Extra tshirts day of event; first come, first served
1 Mile Early Registration: $15
Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11
Swag bag guarantee
1 Mile Late Registration: $20
Late Registration begins Saturday September 12
Extra Swag bags day of event; first come first served
Race Benefits: Race Tshirt (only available for 5K participants), Race Swag Bag and Raffle Prizes (tickets available for purchase the day of the race).
Prizes and Contests:
Top Male and Top Female times receives trophy.
Top three times in each age category receive a medal:
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 and above
Raffle Prizes
- $2 for 1 ticket
- $5 for 3 tickets
- $10 for 10 tickets
- $15 for 20 tickets
Clare's Cupboard Food Pantry Donations:
We will be accepting donations for Alvernia's food pantry on the day of the race. If you bring donations you will receive extra raffle ticket. Please do not bring anything expired!
- Protein or granola bars
- Oatmeal cup or packets
- Breakfast cereals
- Microwavable instant cup meals (e.g., rice, pasta, ramen, mashed potatoes)
- Fruit, pudding, and applesauce cups
- Fruit snacks
- Peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers
- Protein shakes
- Bottled Water
- Pretzels, Cheez-It-Crackers, popcorn, trail mix
- Tuna salad and chicken salad snack kits
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toiletries (e.g., soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste)
- School supplies
Events
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
67°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Reading Spaatz Fld, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Reading, PA
Population
94,836
as of 2023
City Elevation
224 ft
Nearest Airport
LNS
Lancaster Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 50 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
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pack Dash 5K?
- Pack Dash 5K is a running race held in Reading, Pennsylvania on October 11, 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 Pack Dash 5K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Reading, Pennsylvania at 400 Saint Bernardine St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pack Dash 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pack Dash 5K
Oct 11, 2026