YMCA Milkshake Mile

About the Event

Saturday, August 22d, 2026
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
1 HACC Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind back-to-school celebration at the YMCA Milkshake Mile, a fun, energetic, and flavor-filled race event hosted by the Friendship YMCA! Whether you're a serious runner, a casual walker, or just in it for the milkshakes, there's something for everyone.

Back-to-School Theme – Kick off the school year in style! We'll be giving away backpacks and offering loads of family-friendly fun.

Event Highlights:

Mile Run (Competitive Age Group Heats) - Run a timed mile at your own pace! Each participant will receive a milkshake from Pa Dairymen's Association after the race! Age group awards will be given based on chip-times. There will be three age group heats. 10:40 am, ages 19 and under. 11:00 am ages 20-39. 11:20 am ages 40 and up.

Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint ½ Mile- Fun Run & Mile Walk – Perfect for families, beginners, or anyone just looking to enjoy the experience without the timed heat. Each participant will receive a milkshake after the 1-Mile Walk/Run & Half Pint ½ Mile.

*This is a rolling start. Participants may start anytime between 10:00-10:20 am. Anyone needing more than 15 minutes are encouraged to start no later than 10:15 am.

Milkshake Relays – Stay for some fun after the races are completed. Teamwork and stomach strength required! Make sure you to stay to check out the Milkshake Relays.

Additional Attractions:

Food Trucks & Local Vendors
DJ Entertainment
Games, Activities & YMCA Info Booths

Whether you're racing, cheering, or just there for the food and fun, the YMCA Milkshake Mile is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Races Offered

Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint 1/2-Mile

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run Half Pint 1/2-Mile

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10:00

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$20.00

Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run, Half Pint 1/2-Mile (17 and under)

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — Fun 1-Mile Walk/Run Half Pint 1/2-Mile (17 and under)

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10:00

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$15.00

Virtual Mile

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:00

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$25.00

Mile Run

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:40

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$21.00

Mile Run Kids (17 and Under)

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — Mile Run Kids (17 and Under)

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10:40

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$18.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Harrisburg.

thermostat Temperature

18.1° / 28.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.7° / 28.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 56m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:19

nightlight Sunset

20:02

About Harrisburg

Learn more about the host city, Harrisburg.

Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.