Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life

Shooting Star 5K Run & Walk for Life

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

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

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.

14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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.

Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Harrisburg.