YMCA Hop Dash 5K

Hershey, PA | Saturday, October 3, 2026Registration OpenBeer & Wine

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!

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

Awards

Overall awards Awards will be given to top overall male and female finishers. An award will also be given to the overall middle finisher. Age group awards Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Additional Awards See Contest Categories tab.

Finisher Medal

Participant Giveaway

5K: Participant Shirt

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
5K	$50.00	Jan 15	Jan 18
	$57.00	Jan 19	Jul 30
	$60.00	Jul 31	Sep 24
	$65.00	Sep 25	Oct 2
	$65.00	Oct 3	Oct 3

In Person Registration

Limited spots available! In person registration will be offered, while spots are available, at all packet pickups. The Tröegs Hop Dash 5K is capped at 1,000 participants. Once sold out, there will be no in person registration. Race shirts are distributed on a first come first serve basis at packet pickup. Shirt size is not guaranteed. In-person registration is available at Packet Pick-ups and on race day. All registrations are completed using a computer or mobile device. Paper registrations are

Past Results

5K

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2025	788	32:08	15:30
2024	905	32:13	17:37
2023	879	31:28	16:08
2022	843	32:04	16:33
2021	722	31:46	16:27
2019	975	31:01	15:42
2018	5	16:16	15:31
2017

Interested in this race?

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup Times and Locations: Thursday, October 2, 2025 AppRunCo Camp Hill (94 S 32nd St Ste A, Camp Hill, PA 17011) 4:30 - 7:30PM Friday. October 3, 2025 Tröegs Independent Brewing (200 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033) 3:00 - 6:00PM Saturday, October 4, 2025 (Race day) Tröegs Independent Brewing (200 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033) 7:00 - 8:45AM Virtual participants should not come to packet pickup. Please see the Virtual Participant tab for more information. Can I pick up for a

Parking

Parking and Carpooling Parking will be available at Tröegs Independent Brewing in the large field beside the brewery. The parking lot will open at 7:00AM. We recommend all participants arrive and park by 7:45AM. The entrance to field parking will begin to close at 8:25AM; Hersheypark Drive will close shortly thereafter. Please carpool as much as possible to help us expedite parking. Due to limited parking at Tröegs, we kindly ask that spectators ride along with participants. Please arrive as ear

Registration Costs

5K Run/Walk Aug 1 - Sept 25 - $60 Sept 26 - Oct 3 - $65 Online registration closes at 6pm on Friday, 10/3 Oct 4 (race day) - $65 Includes: Shirt Finisher medal 2 Tröegs beers After-party featuring live music, food trucks, and more! Enjoy the brewery once it opens, featuring food specials, tours, and more! Virtual Option: $52 Includes: Shirt Finisher medal 2 Tröegs beers (only available if picked up at the brewery during packet pickup times) The Tröegs Hop Dash 5K is capped at 1,000 participants.