Course
Course Map
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new course and location for 2026! This year’s run will kick off at Long Arm Reservoir. Please note: Half course updated 09/24/06.
Snack Town RunFest 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Hanover, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Register on RunSignup
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $100 | – |
| Pacers Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $60 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $50 | – |
| 5K- Corporate Challenge | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $50 | – |
| Kids Fun Run (ages 4-12 years) hosted by David Ross Orthodontics | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $100 until Oct 2.
- 10K: $60 until Oct 2.
- 5K and 5K- Corporate Challenge: $50 until Oct 2.
- Kids Fun Run (ages 4-12 years) hosted by David Ross Orthodontics: $10 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $100, entry is about 54 percent above a typical half marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Pennsylvania runs 2:08:35, about 9:49 a mile, based on 37 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:11 and men in 1:59:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Grand Valley Road, Hanover, PA 17331
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5K
301
finishers
33:39
median (10:51 /mi)
17:06
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Half Marathon
199
finishers
2:08:43
median (9:49 /mi)
1:17:41
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Pacers Half Marathon
11
finishers
2:09:44
median (9:54 /mi)
1:39:41
winning time
45% / 55%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Snack Town RunFest 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Snack Town RunFest 2026?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:51 or better, the top quarter in 28:21, and half the field in 33:39; the last tenth came in after 49:32.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:25 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:03, and half the field in 2:08:43; the last tenth came in after 2:40:56.
At the 2025 Pacers Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:27, and half the field in 2:09:44; the last tenth came in after 2:29:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:43 | 20:45 |
| 20-29 | 27:40 | 18:33 |
| 30-39 | 24:51 | 20:35 |
| 40-49 | 27:36 | 23:36 |
| 50-59 | 31:54 | 21:11 |
| 60-69 | 39:47 | 29:32 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 30 percent since 2021.
393
2021
507
2022
552
2023
440
2024
511
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Snack Town RunFest 2026 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 239 to 301 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:35 to 33:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 301 (+43%) | 33:39 | under 23:51 | 17:06 |
| 2024 | 210 (-36%) | 34:34 | under 24:31 | 17:36 |
| 2023 | 330 (+21%) | 30:09 | under 22:50 | 16:23 |
| 2022 | 273 (+14%) | 32:27 | under 24:02 | 16:35 |
| 2021 | 239 | 32:35 | under 23:54 | 17:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:21, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Pennsylvania half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:54:03, against 1:54:03 in a typical Pennsylvania half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Snack Town RunFest 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Race Course (Live)
The 2026 Snack Town RunFest will feature a new running course starting on Grand Valley Rd. Please see map on website. The course features 1,256 feet of elevation gain and 1,263 feet of descent, offering runners a challenging and scenic…
Shirt and medal
What do I get with my registration?
In addition to a fun-filled day, or weekend getaway for the whole family, you will receive: Long Sleeve Race Shirt for Half Marathon Participants - must register by September 12th. Short Sleeve Race Shirt for 10K and 5K Participants - must…
Race details
- Where
- Grand Valley Road, Hanover, PA 17331Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt; T-Shirt; Short Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Snack Town RunFest 2026?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $100, entry is about 54 percent above a typical half marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 301 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:39 and the winner ran 17:06.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:21, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Grand Valley Road, Hanover, PA 17331.
From the organizers
The Snack Town RunFest is a running extravaganza for all ages and all abilities in Hanover, PA. We offer something for everyone:
Chip timed Half Marathon
Chip timed 10K
· Chip timed 5K
· Kid’s Fun Run (ages 4-12 years)