Lucky Charm Race
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Price $49.29
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the running season with the Lucky Charm Race on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the vibrant city of Harrisburg, Dauphin! This exciting 4-mile race is designed for runners of all abilities and will begin at noon, right in the heart of Harrisburg on 2nd Street. With a limit of just 1,000 participants, this popular event sells out quickly, so be sure to register early to secure your spot!
At the Lucky Charm Race, everyone is a winner! All participants will receive a finisher's medal, a custom race t-shirt, and a gift certificate to Fleet Feet. Age group awards will be presented based on chip time, with the ceremony taking place at 1:00 p.m. in the square. Plus, for those looking to train, Fleet Feet offers a free training program, and you can join the Lucky Charm Shakeout Run with Brooks on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of racing through Harrisburg while enjoying a supportive community atmosphere!
At the Lucky Charm Race, everyone is a winner! All participants will receive a finisher's medal, a custom race t-shirt, and a gift certificate to Fleet Feet. Age group awards will be presented based on chip time, with the ceremony taking place at 1:00 p.m. in the square. Plus, for those looking to train, Fleet Feet offers a free training program, and you can join the Lucky Charm Shakeout Run with Brooks on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of racing through Harrisburg while enjoying a supportive community atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
THE 2026 LUCKY CHARM 4 MILER WILL OPEN THE RACE SEASON WITH AN EXCITING RUN THROUGH THE CAPITAL CITY ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026.
THE RACE BEGINS AT 12 P.M. (NOON). THE STARTING LINE IS THE SQUARE OF HARRISBURG ON 2ND STREET.
At Lucky Charm Races EVERYONE is a winner. Every participant receives a finishers medal, a custom race t-shirt, and a gift certificate to Fleet Feet.
Created by runners, the Lucky Charm course is built for runners of all abilities. The race is limited to 1,000 participants. Most years we sell out, so make sure you register early.
All age group awards will be based on chip time and will be presented at 1:00 p.m. in the square.
Fleet Feet hosts a Free Training Program to help you prepare for the Lucky Charm Race! Details and Sign up Here! [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/training/5k-training]
Join our Lucky Charm Shakeout Run with Brooks on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Shakeout Details! [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/race-calendar/lucky-charm-shake-out-run-with-brooks-2]
Lucky Charm Race is proudly sponsored by Brooks and Phoenix Physical Therapy.
Runners will get special discounts during packet pickup at the Fleet Feet stores!
Registration can not be transferred to another runner.
Refunds are not allowed.
The course map can be found by here [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4725564823].
If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help with the race, please sign-up here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Harrisburg/LuckyCharm5k10k].
NEW THIS YEAR: LUCKY CHARM HOODIES [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/Hoodie/PA/Harrisburg/LuckyCharm5k10k] ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! HOODIES COST $35.00. THE HOODIES ARE PRE-ORDER ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. THE HOODIE CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR CART AS YOU REGISTER FOR THE RACE. ALL PRE-ORDERED HOODIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT EACH PACKET PICKUP LOCATION.
PACKET PICKUP TIMES ARE OUTLINED BELOW:
FLEET FEET YORK: [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/locations/york] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M.
1511 Mt. Rose Ave.
York, PA 17403
FLEET FEET MECHANICSBURG: [http://www.fleetfeetmechanicsburg.com/] THURSDAY, MARCH 19 FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M.
6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 700
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
FLEET FEET HARRISBURG [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/locations/harrisburg]: FRIDAY, MARCH 20 FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M.
4640 High Pointe Blvd., Suite A6
Harrisburg, PA 17111
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: SATURDAY, MARCH 21 FROM 10:30 A.M. UNTIL 11:30 A.M. at the starting line on 2nd Street.
TEAM COMPETITION
Teams will consist of 4 or more runners and must contain at least 1 female. The 4 fastest times, including at least one female will be the winning team. Award will be 4 gift cards of $25 each to Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, or York.
Overall Female and Male winners receive gift cards to Fleet Feet Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, or York.
1st place: $200
2nd place: $150
3rd place: $100
4th place: $50
AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
0-9
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+
THE RACE BEGINS AT 12 P.M. (NOON). THE STARTING LINE IS THE SQUARE OF HARRISBURG ON 2ND STREET.
At Lucky Charm Races EVERYONE is a winner. Every participant receives a finishers medal, a custom race t-shirt, and a gift certificate to Fleet Feet.
Created by runners, the Lucky Charm course is built for runners of all abilities. The race is limited to 1,000 participants. Most years we sell out, so make sure you register early.
All age group awards will be based on chip time and will be presented at 1:00 p.m. in the square.
Fleet Feet hosts a Free Training Program to help you prepare for the Lucky Charm Race! Details and Sign up Here! [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/training/5k-training]
Join our Lucky Charm Shakeout Run with Brooks on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Shakeout Details! [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/race-calendar/lucky-charm-shake-out-run-with-brooks-2]
Lucky Charm Race is proudly sponsored by Brooks and Phoenix Physical Therapy.
Runners will get special discounts during packet pickup at the Fleet Feet stores!
Registration can not be transferred to another runner.
Refunds are not allowed.
The course map can be found by here [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4725564823].
If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help with the race, please sign-up here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Harrisburg/LuckyCharm5k10k].
NEW THIS YEAR: LUCKY CHARM HOODIES [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/Hoodie/PA/Harrisburg/LuckyCharm5k10k] ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! HOODIES COST $35.00. THE HOODIES ARE PRE-ORDER ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. THE HOODIE CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR CART AS YOU REGISTER FOR THE RACE. ALL PRE-ORDERED HOODIES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT EACH PACKET PICKUP LOCATION.
PACKET PICKUP TIMES ARE OUTLINED BELOW:
FLEET FEET YORK: [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/locations/york] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M.
1511 Mt. Rose Ave.
York, PA 17403
FLEET FEET MECHANICSBURG: [http://www.fleetfeetmechanicsburg.com/] THURSDAY, MARCH 19 FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M.
6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 700
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
FLEET FEET HARRISBURG [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mechanicsburg/locations/harrisburg]: FRIDAY, MARCH 20 FROM NOON UNTIL 6 P.M.
4640 High Pointe Blvd., Suite A6
Harrisburg, PA 17111
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: SATURDAY, MARCH 21 FROM 10:30 A.M. UNTIL 11:30 A.M. at the starting line on 2nd Street.
TEAM COMPETITION
Teams will consist of 4 or more runners and must contain at least 1 female. The 4 fastest times, including at least one female will be the winning team. Award will be 4 gift cards of $25 each to Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, or York.
Overall Female and Male winners receive gift cards to Fleet Feet Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, or York.
1st place: $200
2nd place: $150
3rd place: $100
4th place: $50
AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
0-9
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90+
Races
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4 Miler
Incl. $4.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$49.29
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