5K Hero Run - Hosted by the Swatara Township Police Department

The Final Run

We are back for the 10th and Final Swatara Township Police Department 5K Hero Run taking place on Sunday November 5, 2023. It has been an amazing 10 years and we are so appreciative of the community's support for this event!  Although this will be the Final Run, we hope it is the best yet!  We have a few surprises in mind for this last race so we hope you can join us in November.

The 5K Hero Run is set in a unique location along Tecport Drive, Paxton Street and inside the Harrisburg Mall. The theme of the 5K Hero Run relates to everyone whether you know someone in the armed services or public safety sector OR anyone in your life who you consider to be a hero.  This race brings all of us together for one reason, to support our HEROES!  Check out our map of the course by clicking below.

This race supports the Keystone Warriors, which aids veterans residing in or who have ties to Pennsylvania, COPS for K.O.P.S which supports the children of fallen police officers in the state of Pennsylvania, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation which aids families of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and the Swatara Township Police Department's K-9 Fund.

COURSE MAP

Registration Fees for 5K:  Guaranteed Dri-Fit Shirt if registered by October 6th, 2023.

     $25:  Month of June only!

     $30:  July 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023

     $35:  November 1, 2023 up to the day of the race

Registration Fee for 100 Yard Hero Dash: Guaranteed Cotton T-Shirt if registered by October 6th.

     $18:  June 1, 2023 up to the day of the race

PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME TO THE RACE DRESSED IN THEIR FAVORITE "HERO'S" OUTFIT OR UNIFORM.

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:

We encourage ALL pre-race day registrants to come to the Pre-Race Packet Pick Up, which will be held on Saturday November 4, 2023 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Center Court inside the Harrisburg Mall. This will allow you to pick up your race bib and race shirt (shirt guaranteed if you registered by 10/6/23) so that you have everything you need prior to race day!  

Starting at 8:45 A.M. (NEW for final year) we will have an opening ceremony. This will include guest speakers and the singing of the National Anthem.  The 5K race starts at 9:30 A.M. followed by the 100 Yard Dash at 9:35 A.M.  

At the conclusion of the race there will be refreshments and an awards ceremony where our Department Challenge Coin Medals for each age group will be given out by our Public Safety Director. We will also announce the winners of the fastest overall times for the 5K race, for men and women (cash prizes to be given out).  

We will have two photo booths available FREE OF CHARGE where you can take those memorable pictures with friends and family members.

Place:  Harrisburg Mall

            3351 Paxton Street

            Harrisburg, PA 17111

Parking:  Participants should park in the main parking lot off of Paxton Street along the frontage of Bass Pro Shops and 2nd and Charles.  

Weather:  This event is Rain or Shine!  Registration, Pre-Race Activities, Refreshments and the Awards Ceremony will be taking place inside the mall at center court.

Age Groups:  1-8, 9-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (groups are separated into men and women)

Prizes:

Challenge Coin/Medals for Men and Women Runners

1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals for the following age groups:

9-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Cash Prize for Fastest Times Overall for Men and Women:

1st-$100  2nd-$75  3rd-$50

Participation Goody Bags

Ages 1-8 for both the 100 Yard Dash and the 5K Hero Run.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Corporal Brandon Pokrop at bpokrop@swatarapolice.org OR 717-564-2550.

Check out our video from the 2021 5K Hero Run:

CLICK HERE to watch our highlight video!