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YMCA Hometown Heroes Trail 5K

Name: YMCA Hometown Heroes Trail 5K
Start: 2025-06-21
End: 2025-06-21
Location: Elizabethville

Elizabethville, United States • 21 Jun 2025

The YMCA Hometown Heroes Trail 5K is a challenging trail run held in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania, organized by the Northern Dauphin County YMCA along with Harrisburg YMCA Races and Harrisburg Area YMCA. The event features a 5K trail course winding through scenic trails around the YMCA grounds, offering runners and walkers a rewarding outdoor experience with beautiful views. In addition to the main 5K, there is a Kids Fun Run, making it a family-friendly event. The race concludes in the YMCA gymnasium, where participants can enjoy post-run refreshments and activities. Sponsorship opportunities are available to support the community-focused event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Elizabethville

Race information

Registration

5 km

Trail 5k

Kids Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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