YMCA Harrisburg Mile
About this race
With this year being the Mile's 45th year and the 175th anniversary of the YMCA, we have so much to celebrate! The YMCA Harrisburg Mile presented by First National Bank has been an annual city-wide celebration event since 1981. Dubbed “Summer’s Best Mile” this flat, fun run is perfect for everyone and anyone.
Not a runner, but interested in moving with your friends and family? Join us for the fun walk / run!
Ready to push yourself and see how fast you can really go? Sign up for a times age group heat!
Think you're the fastest of all? The Elite Mile is the race for you!
New to 2026 is the Salute and Survive event to kick off the Harrisburg Mile. We encourage our veterans (Salute) and cancer survivors / members of our Livestrong program (Survive) to come out for the .25 mile walk so we can honor all that you have given, accomplished, and sacrificed. This will be a no cost event for veterans or cancer survivors. We kindly ask all participants who are walking with them to register on the paid link.
The summer’s best celebration will be here in no time! Happy running.
Join fellow runners on July 15, 2026 for the YMCA Harrisburg Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Harrisburg.
Pick your distance
Running
Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint 1/2 Mile
This heat is not competitive and not timed and you can start any time during the Fun Run/Walk heat. Choose between running/walking the full 1-mile course or the 1/2-mile course. Both are great options for runners and walkers of all ages!
Mile Run - Age Group Heats
The Mile Run heats are timed. Heat starting times vary by age group.
Elite Mile
The Elite Mile is the most competitive heat of the Harrisburg Mile. The qualifying time for ages 39 and under is 4:40 for Men and 5:30 for Women. The qualifying time for Elite runners 40 years of age and older is 5:00 for Men and 6:00 for Women.
iHeart Radio Corporate Challenge
The Corporate Challenge is an annual tradition of the Harrisburg Mile event. Build a team of runners to participate in one of the Corporate Challenge divisions. It's a great team-building opportunity.
Virtual Mile
If you are not able to join us on in person, you can still be a part of the Harrisburg Mile event. Sign up for the Virtual Mile and run on the course of your choice. Race packets will be mailed to virtual participants.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 11-year monthly averages for July in Harrisburg.
About Harrisburg
YMCA Harrisburg Mile takes place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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