YMCA Milkshake Mile
About this race
Saturday, August 22d, 2026
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
1 HACC Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind back-to-school celebration at the YMCA Milkshake Mile, a fun, energetic, and flavor-filled race event hosted by the Friendship YMCA! Whether you're a serious runner, a casual walker, or just in it for the milkshakes, there's something for everyone.
Back-to-School Theme – Kick off the school year in style! We'll be giving away backpacks and offering loads of family-friendly fun.
Event Highlights:
Mile Run (Competitive Age Group Heats) - Run a timed mile at your own pace! Each participant will receive a milkshake from Pa Dairymen's Association after the race! Age group awards will be given based on chip-times. There will be three age group heats. 10:40 am, ages 19 and under. 11:00 am ages 20-39. 11:20 am ages 40 and up.
Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint ½ Mile- Fun Run & Mile Walk – Perfect for families, beginners, or anyone just looking to enjoy the experience without the timed heat. Each participant will receive a milkshake after the 1-Mile Walk/Run & Half Pint ½ Mile.
*This is a rolling start. Participants may start anytime between 10:00-10:20 am. Anyone needing more than 15 minutes are encouraged to start no later than 10:15 am.
Milkshake Relays – Stay for some fun after the races are completed. Teamwork and stomach strength required! Make sure you to stay to check out the Milkshake Relays.
Additional Attractions:
Food Trucks & Local Vendors
DJ Entertainment
Games, Activities & YMCA Info Booths
Whether you're racing, cheering, or just there for the food and fun, the YMCA Milkshake Mile is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Pick your distance
Running
Mile Run
Schedule for timed Mile Run(s) 10:40 AM - Ages 19 and under 11:10 AM - Ages 20-39 11:30 AM - Ages 40+
Virtual Mile
Virtual packets will be sent to participants a week after the race. Virtual participants may elect to walk/run outside of race day.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Harrisburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 7:55 PM local time (EDT) in Harrisburg on August 22, 2026 — 13h 29m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — YMCA Milkshake Mile
Mile Run · 92 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Simpson | 4:24 | 4:24 /mi |
| 2 | Sean Baxter | 4:58 | 4:58 /mi |
| 3 | James Fischer | 5:04 | 5:04 /mi |
| 4 | Grant Kuhn | 5:04 | 5:04 /mi |
| 5 | Keith Sattazahn | 5:07 | 5:07 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 27 Harrisburg events
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