YMCA Autumn Dash 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the YMCA Autumn Dash 5K on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Shrewsbury, York! This vibrant event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a scenic loop that starts and finishes at the W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA. The course meanders through picturesque country roads, a Senior-living campus, and a lovely community park, making it a perfect day for participants and spectators alike.
Registration opens on April 1, 2025, and be sure to register early, as fees increase after September 1. All participants who register by this date are guaranteed a stylish moisture-wicking long-sleeved race shirt. The race begins at 8:00 am, and the awards ceremony will take place at 9:30 am, celebrating the top finishers in various age divisions. With professional traffic control and a dedicated first aid tent, your safety is the top priority. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the fun and camaraderie of the YMCA Autumn Dash 5K!
Registration opens on April 1, 2025, and be sure to register early, as fees increase after September 1. All participants who register by this date are guaranteed a stylish moisture-wicking long-sleeved race shirt. The race begins at 8:00 am, and the awards ceremony will take place at 9:30 am, celebrating the top finishers in various age divisions. With professional traffic control and a dedicated first aid tent, your safety is the top priority. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the fun and camaraderie of the YMCA Autumn Dash 5K!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Join us for a fun 5k in south-central Pennsylvania. Runners (or walkers) will begin and end their loop at the W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA in Shrewsbury, PA. The loop winds along country roads, through a Senior-living campus and community park.
REGISTRATION
* Registration opens April 1, 2025 and closes on race day at 8:00 am.
* Register early! Race fee increases on September 1, 2025
RACE ROUTE
The race begins on the YMCA property, proceeds onto township roads, through the SpiriTrust Lutheran Campus and Miller Park, returning to the YMCA. Click to view the map. [https://reclique-core-york.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28123526/y-autumn-dash-5k-pdf.pdf]
AGE DIVISIONS
Male and Female (8-10) (11-14) (15-19) (19-24) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) ( 45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60 -64 ) (65-69) (70 & over)
AWARDS
* Overall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
* Runners registered by September 1, 2025 are guaranteed a moisture wicking long-sleeved race shirt.
* Awards ceremony will follow the event at 9:30 am.
RACE ROUTE SAFETY
Runner and spectator safety is a priority! For that reason we have the following partners in place:
* Professional traffic control along the race route
* First aid tent hosted by WellSpan Health Sports Medicine
RACE TIMING
* Gun start (no starting mat): all runners begin with the same start time
* Finish time: when the runner crosses the finish mat
* Chip timed by Falcon Race Timing [https://falconracetiming.com/]
PLEASE - NO STROLLERS OR DOGS
* Please, no strollers or dogs.
* Dogs are prohibited in the community park.
RACE DAY PARKING
Parking is available at the YMCA, 100 Constitution Avenue and on Fairview Court. The YMCA parking lot will close at 8:00am and reopen after the start of the race. Constitution Ave will be closed from 8:20 - 8:45 am due to the race start.
SPECTATORS
Spectators may safely view the race from the following locations:
* YMCA campus
* Miller Park
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS/RECREATION
The York County Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a great list of hotel accommodations [http://www.yorkpa.org/hotels/] and other recreational activities in our county. Check out the website for restaurants, lodging and other fun things to do in York.
RACE CANCELLATION
If you cannot attend the race, please contact the Race Director. We will make arrangements for you to pick up your bib and race shirt. Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds or bib transfers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please share your excitement for the race on social media and tag us @ROSESYMCACo [https://www.facebook.com/RosesYMCAYork]. Join our Facebook Race Group to share photos, comments and questions. YorkYRaces [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorkyraces]. Use the following hashtags and we will repost your photos! #YMCAROSES #YAutumnDash
PACKET PICKUP
* Friday, September 19, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
* Saturday, September 20, 7:00 - 8:15 am
* Packet pickup is inside The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA
* You may pick up for multiple runners
Join us for a fun 5k in south-central Pennsylvania. Runners (or walkers) will begin and end their loop at the W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA in Shrewsbury, PA. The loop winds along country roads, through a Senior-living campus and community park.
REGISTRATION
* Registration opens April 1, 2025 and closes on race day at 8:00 am.
* Register early! Race fee increases on September 1, 2025
RACE ROUTE
The race begins on the YMCA property, proceeds onto township roads, through the SpiriTrust Lutheran Campus and Miller Park, returning to the YMCA. Click to view the map. [https://reclique-core-york.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28123526/y-autumn-dash-5k-pdf.pdf]
AGE DIVISIONS
Male and Female (8-10) (11-14) (15-19) (19-24) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) ( 45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60 -64 ) (65-69) (70 & over)
AWARDS
* Overall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
* Runners registered by September 1, 2025 are guaranteed a moisture wicking long-sleeved race shirt.
* Awards ceremony will follow the event at 9:30 am.
RACE ROUTE SAFETY
Runner and spectator safety is a priority! For that reason we have the following partners in place:
* Professional traffic control along the race route
* First aid tent hosted by WellSpan Health Sports Medicine
RACE TIMING
* Gun start (no starting mat): all runners begin with the same start time
* Finish time: when the runner crosses the finish mat
* Chip timed by Falcon Race Timing [https://falconracetiming.com/]
PLEASE - NO STROLLERS OR DOGS
* Please, no strollers or dogs.
* Dogs are prohibited in the community park.
RACE DAY PARKING
Parking is available at the YMCA, 100 Constitution Avenue and on Fairview Court. The YMCA parking lot will close at 8:00am and reopen after the start of the race. Constitution Ave will be closed from 8:20 - 8:45 am due to the race start.
SPECTATORS
Spectators may safely view the race from the following locations:
* YMCA campus
* Miller Park
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS/RECREATION
The York County Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a great list of hotel accommodations [http://www.yorkpa.org/hotels/] and other recreational activities in our county. Check out the website for restaurants, lodging and other fun things to do in York.
RACE CANCELLATION
If you cannot attend the race, please contact the Race Director. We will make arrangements for you to pick up your bib and race shirt. Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds or bib transfers.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please share your excitement for the race on social media and tag us @ROSESYMCACo [https://www.facebook.com/RosesYMCAYork]. Join our Facebook Race Group to share photos, comments and questions. YorkYRaces [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorkyraces]. Use the following hashtags and we will repost your photos! #YMCAROSES #YAutumnDash
PACKET PICKUP
* Friday, September 19, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
* Saturday, September 20, 7:00 - 8:15 am
* Packet pickup is inside The W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA
* You may pick up for multiple runners
Races
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YMCA Autumn Dash 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeved Wicking Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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