Shooting Star 5K Run and Walk for Life
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Join us at the 2026 Shooting Star 5K Run and Walk for Life on September 19! When you register to attend, join or form a team, and fundraise for Morning Star, YOU are providing women and families in our community with Life-affirming medical services and support. Register today to run or walk for HER:
- Get ready to run in our chip-timed 5K (& win medals and prizes)
- Enjoy free activities for the whole family, including live music, pancake & sausage breakfast, City Island train rides, and more
- Join hundreds of supporters in our Walk for Life along Front Street in the City of Harrisburg
PLUS: Prizes for our top fundraisers and a FREE Morning Star travel mug to participants who raise $250+!
Help us reach our fundraising goal of $125,000 to provide our no-cost services to 190 moms. Whether your personal fundraising goal is $1000, $250 or $50, every dollar you raise will make a difference for Life in our community! Learn more and register today at SupportMorningStar.com
Schedule
- 7:00 AM — Run Registration/Check-in
- 8:00 AM — 5K Run Begins (Chip Timed) & Live Music Begins
- 8:30 AM — Walk Registration/Check-in & Pancake Breakfast Begins
- 9:00 AM — 5K Awards Ceremony & Fun Family Activities
- 10:00 AM — Walk for Life Begins
- 11:30 AM — Close
Information for Runners
5K Registration Entry Fee:
- By August 31: $35
- After August 31: $40
Shirts to all runners guaranteed until 8/19. After 8/19, while supplies last. Due to supply chain issues, we reserve the right to substitute the closest size available to your request.
Age Categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K Awards (Runners must be present to receive an award.)
- Overall top male and female runner — medals and prizes
- First place male and female runners in each age category — medals and prizes
- Second and third place male and female runners in each category — medals
Information for Walkers
Walk Registration Entry Fee — FREE
Shirts to all walkers who raise $35+. Enter funds raised online by 8/19 to guarantee a shirt. After 8/19, while supplies last. Due to supply chain issues, we reserve the right to substitute the closest size available to your request.