Harmony Silvester
- Date Thu 31st December 2026
- Time 3:30PM EST
- Location Harmony, Pennsylvania
- Price $12.95 - $39.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Harmony Silvester 20th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, December 31, 2026, in the charming town of Harmony, Butler. This family-friendly event pays tribute to German heritage and features an exciting lineup of activities, including a thrilling 5K race, a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run, and a delightful Diaper Dash for our littlest participants.
The 5K race kicks off at 3:30 PM on Mercer Street, with a scenic out-and-back course that will challenge runners with its slight downhill start and a large hill along the way, finishing with a flat stretch parallel to the picturesque Connoquenessing Creek. The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 4:15 PM on Wood Street, offering a flat loop perfect for families. New this year, the Diaper Dash begins at 5:15 PM inside the Grace Church Gymnasium, providing a fun and safe space for crawling or newly walking children.
As the day unfolds, join us at 6 PM for a festive countdown in German, followed by a spectacular ball drop, fireworks, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. With a variety of vendors, a Christmas tree and wreath toss, and the first
The 5K race kicks off at 3:30 PM on Mercer Street, with a scenic out-and-back course that will challenge runners with its slight downhill start and a large hill along the way, finishing with a flat stretch parallel to the picturesque Connoquenessing Creek. The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 4:15 PM on Wood Street, offering a flat loop perfect for families. New this year, the Diaper Dash begins at 5:15 PM inside the Grace Church Gymnasium, providing a fun and safe space for crawling or newly walking children.
As the day unfolds, join us at 6 PM for a festive countdown in German, followed by a spectacular ball drop, fireworks, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. With a variety of vendors, a Christmas tree and wreath toss, and the first
Organiser's Description
The Harmony Silvester 20th Anniversary Celebration is a family-focused event in Historic Harmony that honors its German heritage by celebrating Silvester (New Years Eve) on German time-6:00 PM (midnight in Germany). Kicking off the event, there is a 5K race, followed by a 1 Mile Fun Run and new for this year a Diaper Dash. At 6 PM, we will count down in German to a ball-drop, followed by fireworks and singing of Auld Lang Syne. Other activities include vendors, and a Christmas tree and wreath toss.
* The first 300 5K runners will receive a long-sleeve 20th anniversary race shirt. GUARANTEED SIZE MUST BE MADE BY DECEMBER 7TH. Thereafter, while inventory lasts.
DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD IN THE GRACE CHURCH GYMNASIUM AT 538 MAIN STREET, HARMONY, PA 16037 starting at 2 PM. Changing facilities available in the gym. Please note the gym will close at 5:45 PM so the volunteers can attend the countdown.
5K STARTS AT 3:30 on Mercer Street across from the entrance to the Harmony Museum.
1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS AT 4:15 on Wood Street across from the Harmony Inn.
**NEW** DIAPER DASH STARTS AT 5:15 inside Grace Church Gymnasium.
PACKET PICKUP - Early packet pickup at Grace Church Gymnasium (Dec 30th - 4 - 7 PM). Race day starting at 2:00 PM at the gym.
WEATHER - We will hold the event except for extreme weather (blizzard conditions).
PARKING is available in and around Harmony. Parking for participants at Grace Church lot until full. Parking also at Robinson Fans at 400 Robinson Drive and German Street and at Transtex Composites at 200 Utah Street.
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION - Race starts and ends across from the entrance to the Harmony Museum parking lot on Mercer Street. Course is an out and back starting out going slightly downhill, then one large hill followed by a flat stretch parallel to the Connoquenessing Creek. The last 1/2 mile to the finish will be slightly uphill.
1 MILE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Race starts on Wood Street directly across from the Harmony Inn. Course is flat and remains in town doing a loop.
DIAPER DASH - If your child is crawling or just starting to walk, this is the event for you. Participants will dash across padded mats to the finish line.
AWARDS
* 5K - Top 3 Male & Female Overall. Top 3 Male & Female in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+. Awards can be picked up in the gymnasium immediately following the race. Note the gym will close at 5:45 so the volunteers can attend the countdown.
* 1 MILE participants receive a finisher's medal. Parents may run free with their children under age 5.
* TODDLER DASH participants receive a finisher's medal.
REFUNDS - Sorry, no refunds. All proceeds benefit Harmony parks, trail, canoe launch, summer concerts, Color Run and Silvester events.
PARKING is available in and around Harmony. Parking for participants at Grace Church lot until full. Parking also at near Robinson Fans at 400 Robinson Drive and German Street and at Transtex Composites at 200 Utah Street.
This race is chip timed by WOLF CREEK RACE MANAGEMENT [https://www.wolfcreektrackclub.com]
* The first 300 5K runners will receive a long-sleeve 20th anniversary race shirt. GUARANTEED SIZE MUST BE MADE BY DECEMBER 7TH. Thereafter, while inventory lasts.
DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD IN THE GRACE CHURCH GYMNASIUM AT 538 MAIN STREET, HARMONY, PA 16037 starting at 2 PM. Changing facilities available in the gym. Please note the gym will close at 5:45 PM so the volunteers can attend the countdown.
5K STARTS AT 3:30 on Mercer Street across from the entrance to the Harmony Museum.
1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS AT 4:15 on Wood Street across from the Harmony Inn.
**NEW** DIAPER DASH STARTS AT 5:15 inside Grace Church Gymnasium.
PACKET PICKUP - Early packet pickup at Grace Church Gymnasium (Dec 30th - 4 - 7 PM). Race day starting at 2:00 PM at the gym.
WEATHER - We will hold the event except for extreme weather (blizzard conditions).
PARKING is available in and around Harmony. Parking for participants at Grace Church lot until full. Parking also at Robinson Fans at 400 Robinson Drive and German Street and at Transtex Composites at 200 Utah Street.
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION - Race starts and ends across from the entrance to the Harmony Museum parking lot on Mercer Street. Course is an out and back starting out going slightly downhill, then one large hill followed by a flat stretch parallel to the Connoquenessing Creek. The last 1/2 mile to the finish will be slightly uphill.
1 MILE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Race starts on Wood Street directly across from the Harmony Inn. Course is flat and remains in town doing a loop.
DIAPER DASH - If your child is crawling or just starting to walk, this is the event for you. Participants will dash across padded mats to the finish line.
AWARDS
* 5K - Top 3 Male & Female Overall. Top 3 Male & Female in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+. Awards can be picked up in the gymnasium immediately following the race. Note the gym will close at 5:45 so the volunteers can attend the countdown.
* 1 MILE participants receive a finisher's medal. Parents may run free with their children under age 5.
* TODDLER DASH participants receive a finisher's medal.
REFUNDS - Sorry, no refunds. All proceeds benefit Harmony parks, trail, canoe launch, summer concerts, Color Run and Silvester events.
PARKING is available in and around Harmony. Parking for participants at Grace Church lot until full. Parking also at near Robinson Fans at 400 Robinson Drive and German Street and at Transtex Composites at 200 Utah Street.
This race is chip timed by WOLF CREEK RACE MANAGEMENT [https://www.wolfcreektrackclub.com]
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