YMCA Hop Dash 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
With our friends at Tröegs Independent Brewing, we’ve provided this fun 5K in the Harrisburg/Hershey area since 2016. Swag includes sweet, exclusive Tröegs merch, beer, and a fun day at the brewery. We can’t wait to see you on the course!
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
71°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Middletown Harrisburg Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hershey, PA
Elevation
454 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 75 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA Hop Dash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- YMCA Hop Dash 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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)
- What is the YMCA Hop Dash 5K?
- YMCA Hop Dash 5K is a running race held in Hershey, Pennsylvania on October 3, 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 YMCA Hop Dash 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hershey, Pennsylvania at 200 E. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the YMCA Hop Dash 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
YMCA Hop Dash 5K
Oct 3, 2026