Pennsylvania · 5K
YMCA Hop Dash 5K
YMCA Hop Dash 5K is a 5K event held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 13,738 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Hershey, PA
- Field size
- ~13,738 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 13,738 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the YMCA Hop Dash 5K
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!
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YMCA Hop Dash 5K: common questions
- When is the YMCA Hop Dash 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the YMCA Hop Dash 5K held?
- In Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the YMCA Hop Dash 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the YMCA Hop Dash 5K?
- About 13,738 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the YMCA Hop Dash 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the YMCA Hop Dash 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $60 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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