About This Race

The YMCA Milkshake Mile is a back-to-school celebration race hosted by the Friendship YMCA as part of the Harrisburg Area YMCA Race Series. The fun, family-friendly event welcomes serious runners, casual walkers, and milkshake fans alike, with backpack giveaways and family activities. Proceeds support the Harrisburg Area YMCA's youth development and healthy living programs.

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Mile Run, Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint 1/2-Mile, Virtual Mile, Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint 1/2-Mile (17 and under), Mile Run Kids (17 and Under): T-Shirt

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Harrisburg Area YMCA

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Mile Run
Schedule for timed Mile Run(s) 10:40 AM - Ages 19 and under 11:10 AM - Ages 20-39 11:30 AM - Ages 40+
$25.00
Increases Jul 30
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Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint 1/2-Mile
Participants may start anytime between 10am-10:20am. Slower walkers encouraged to start closer to 10am.
$24.00
Increases Jul 30
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Virtual Mile
Virtual packets will be sent to participants a week after the race. Virtual participants may elect to walk/run outside of race day.
$25.00
Increases Aug 22
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Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint 1/2-Mile (17 and under)
Participants may start anytime between 10am-10:20 am. Slower walkers encouraged to start closer to 10am.
$17.00
Increases Jul 30
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Mile Run Kids (17 and Under)
Schedule for timed Mile Run(s) 10:40 AM - Ages 19 and under 11:10 AM - Ages 20-39 11:30 AM - Ages 40+
$20.00
Increases Jul 30
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