Ben and Tim Day
Location Hershey High School (Google Maps) 550 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM for the 5K Run, 10:00 AM for the 1 Mile Fun Run
Registration Details:
- 5K Registration:
- Until June 1: $20
- Until August 1: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1)
- August 1 – August 17: $30
- August 20, 21 & 22: $35
- 1-Mile Fun Run:
- Until June 1: $10
- Until August 1: $12 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1)
- August 1-17: $15
- August 20, 21 & 22: $17
- Virtual Registration: until August 18: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1, $5 extra if mailed)
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up & Race Registration:
- Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hershey High School
- Friday, August 21 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hershey High School
- Saturday, August 22 from 7:00 am – 8:40 am at Hershey High School
Course Information:
- 5K Course: Certified by USATF, Certified Course #15043WB. Split times at 1-mile and 2-mile marks. Water near midpoint. Water and fruit at finish line. Showers and lockers not available.
Timing:
NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using MyLaps disposable BibTags.
Awards:
Awards ceremony will begin at the conclusion of the Fun Run.
- 5K Run: $200 (1st), $150 (2nd), $100 (3rd), $75 (4th), $50 (5th) for both male and female. $50 for Masters winners (male and female). No duplicates. Prizes for top 3 in each age category and random prizes.
- 5K Age Categories: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over.
- Fun Run/Walk: Goodie bag for participants ages 12 and under.
This event honors the memory of Hershey High School athletes Tim Russell and Ben Yupcavage, supporting the Tim Russell – Ben Yupcavage Memorial Scholarship Fund for 35 years.