Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 25 Station Rd, Harrisburg, PA
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
Shooting Star 5K Run & Walk for Life
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Join us at the 2026 Shooting Star 5K Run and Walk for Life on September 19!
When you register to attend, join or form a team, and fundraise for Morning Star, YOU are providing women and families in our community with Life-affirming medical services and support.
Register today to run or walk for HER:
- Get ready to run in our chip-timed 5K (& win medals and prizes)
- Enjoy free activities for the whole family, including live music, pancake & sausage breakfast, City Island train rides, and more
- Join hundreds of supporters in our Walk for Life along Front Street in the City of Harrisburg
- PLUS: Prizes for our top fundraisers and a FREE Morning Star travel mug to participants who raise $250+!
Help us reach our fundraising goal of $125,000 to provide our no-cost services to 190 moms. Whether your personal fundraising goal is $1000, $250 or $50, every dollar you raise will make difference for Life in our community!
Learn more and register today at SupportMorningStar.com
Schedule
7:00 AM — Run Registration/Check-in
8:00 AM — 5K Run Begins (Chip Timed) & Live Music Begins
8:30 AM — Walk Registration/Check-in & Pancake Breakfast Begins
9:00 AM — 5K Awards Ceremony & Fun Family Activities
10:00 AM — Walk for Life Begins
11:30 AM — Close
Information for Runners
5K Registration Entry Fee:
By August 31: $35
After August 31: $40
Shirts to all runners guaranteed until 8/19. After 8/19, while supplies last. Due to supply chain issues, we reserve the right to substitute the closest size available to your request.
Age Categories:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K Awards (Runners must be present to receive an award.)
Overall top male and female runner — medals and prizes
First place male and female runners in each age category — medals and prizes
Second and third place male and female runners in each category — medals
Information for Walkers
Walk Registration Entry Fee — FREE
Shirts to all walkers who raise $35+. Enter funds raised online by 8/19 to guarantee a shirt. After 8/19, while supplies last. Due to supply chain issues, we reserve the right to substitute the closest size available to your request.
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
74°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Harrisburg 1 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harrisburg, PA
City Elevation
427 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 25 Station Rd, Harrisburg, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life?
- Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life is a running race held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 19, 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 Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at 25 Station Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life
Sep 19, 2026