Ben and Tim Day

  • Date Sat 23rd August 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Hershey, Pennsylvania
  • Price $14.22 - $28.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Ben and Tim Day on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Hershey High School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This cherished event honors the memory of two remarkable athletes, Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell, while supporting the Tim Russell Ben Yupcavage Memorial Scholarship Fund. The day kicks off with a competitive 5K run starting at 9:00 AM, followed by a fun-filled 1-Mile Fun Run at 10:00 AM. Runners of all ages are welcome to participate, with the 5K offering chip timing and awards for the top finishers in various age categories.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a lively community event, Ben and Tim Day promises excitement and camaraderie. Registration rates for the 5K vary, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot and a guaranteed t-shirt! Let’s come together to celebrate the spirit of running, honor the legacy of Ben and Tim, and support the next generation of students in Hershey. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

LOCATION
Hershey High School (Google Maps) [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hershey+High+School/@40.2769601,-76.6433717,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c8a4b34d3d66f7:0x6c86f70128e896dd!8m2!3d40.276956!4d-76.641183]
550 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033

DATE
August 23, 2025

TIME
9:00 AM for the 5K Run, 10:00 AM for the 1 Mile Fun Run

REGISTRATION
5K Registration until June 1: $20
5K Registration until August 1: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1)
5K Registration from August 1 August 20: $30
5K Registration on August 23 & 24: $35

1-Mile Fun Run until June 1: $10
1-Mile Fun Run until August 1: $12 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1)
1-Mile Fun Run from August 1-20: $15
1-Mile Fun Run on August 23 & 24: $17

Virtual Registration until August 24: $20 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1, $5 extra if the t-shirt is mailed to you after the race)

PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK-UP & RACE REGISTRATION
Friday, August 23 from 5:00 pm 7:00 pm at Hershey High School
Saturday, August 24 from 7:00 am 8:40 am at Hershey High School

COURSE
5K Course Certified by USATF, Certified Course #15043WB
Split times will be provided at 1-mile and 2-mile marks of the 5K with water near the midpoint. Water and fruit will be provided at the finish line area. Showers and lockers are not available.

TIMING
NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MyLaps disposable BibTags.

DIRECTIONS
From Harrisburg Area: From 83N, go onto 322E toward Hershey. Take Ephrata Exit and proceed through 5 lights. Turn left onto Homestead Road. Hershey High is on the immediate left.

From Lancaster Area: Take 283W to 743N (Hershey/Elizabethtown exit). Turn right and proceed approximately 6 miles on 743N to Homestead Road. Turn right onto Homestead. Cross Rte. 322E. Hershey High School is on the left.

From Lebanon/Palmyra Area: Follow 422W to the light at Homestead Road (just before the chocolate factory). Turn left onto Homestead Road. The high school is approximately 1/2 mile on the right.

AWARDS
No awards will be given away until the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will begin at the conclusion of the Fun Run.

5K Run: $200 for first place, $150 for second place, $100 for third place, $75 for fourth place, $50 for fifth place, for both male and female participants. $50 will be awarded to Masters winners, male and female. No duplicates.

Prizes will also be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age category and many random prizes will be awarded.

5K Age Categories: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over. Awards given to top 3 runners in each age group.

Fun Run/Walk: Goodie bag will be given to all participants ages 12 and under.

On January 23, 1992, Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell, both Hershey High School athletes, were tragically killed in an automobile accident. In their memory, the Yupcavage and Russell families established the Tim Russell Ben Yupcavage Memorial Scholarship Fund. Now in its 33rd year, the event which has become known as Ben & Tim Day, has maintained this scholarship fund in loving memory of and as a tribute to Ben and Tim.

Tim Russell exemplified the spirit of the sport of running as a leader, an inspiration, and a friend. He was as gracious in winning as he was in defeat. As a person and athlete, he possessed and demonstrated qualities that set an example for others to emulate and follow.

As a freshman, Tim became a key part of and contributor to his Cross Country Team which placed as State AA Runner Up Champions in 1989. For the next two years, Tim held the distinction of being the teams number one runner and led the team to the State Cross Country Championship Title in 1990.

Ben, known to many as Yuppy, was a serious student, musician, and soccer player. Active on and off the soccer field, Ben was an honor roll student and member of the Student Council, the Yearbook and Production staff, and HHS Brass Ensemble. His love for soccer started in the first grade and continued through to varsity soccer at Hershey High where he was a standout player fiercely proud of his team and loyal to his teammates.

Off the field, Ben could be found encouraging his brother on the JV Soccer Team, assisting his little sisters team and coach in addition to refereeing games for younger township teams. In soccer, as well as academics, Ben set a standard and displayed a passion to be admired by all who knew him.

The Yupcavage and Russell families extend their deepest appreciation to the dedicated organizers and generous sponsors of each years event and to countless friends and neighbors who come each year to honor and remember Ben and Tim. It is this dedication and support that enables the scholarships given in their memory to deserving Hershey High School students.

Races

  • Ben and Tim Day - 5K

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.00

    Date: August 23, 2025 Distance: 5K Time: 9:00 AM for the 5K 5K Registration until June 1: $20 5K Registration until August 1: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1) 5K Registration from August 1 August 19: $30 5K Registration on August 22 & 23: $35 Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up & Race Registration: Friday, August 22 from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM at Hershey High School Saturday, August 23 from 7:00 AM - 8:40 AM at Hershey High School
  • Ben and Tim Day - 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.22 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $14.22

    Date: August 23, 2025 Distance: 1 Mile Fun Run Time: 10:00 AM for the Fun Run 1-Mile Fun Run until June 1: $10 1-Mile Fun Run until August 1 (T-shirts guaranteed until August 1): $12 1-Mile Fun Run from August 1-August 19: $15 1-Mile Fun Run on August 22 and 23: $17 Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up & Race Registration: Friday, August 22 from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM at Hershey High School Saturday, August 23 from 7:00 AM - 8:40 AM at Hershey High School
  • Ben and Tim Day - Virtual Run

    Incl. $2.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.70

    Can't participate in person at Ben and Tim Day? Run the race wherever you are! Register by August 1st and we'll ship your t-shirt to you for an additional fee! Virtual Run Registration until August 20: $20 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1, shipping additional charge before August 1, any registration after August 1 will need to be picked up at Packet Pick-up) Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up & Race Registration: Friday, August 22 from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM at Hershey High School Saturday, August 23 from 7:00 AM - 8:40 AM at Hershey High School Post pictures to our Facebook site during the day on August 23.

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550 Homestead Road, Hershey High School, Hershey, 17033, PA, United States

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