Ben and Tim Day

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Location: 550 Homestead Road, Hershey High School, Hershey, PA 17033
Type: Run

Race feel

Run to honor the memory of Ben and Tim, supporting a scholarship fund on a competitive, chip-timed 5K course in Hershey, PA.

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Kids & Youth

Join the Ben and Tim Day event in Hershey, PA, a meaningful 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run held in memory of Hershey High School athletes Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell. Now in its 33rd year, this event honors their legacy by supporting the Tim Russell – Ben Yupcavage Memorial Scholarship Fund. Runners can challenge themselves on a USATF-certified 5K course with chip timing and compete for cash prizes, while younger participants enjoy the 1-Mile Fun Run. It's a day to remember, celebrate, and contribute to a worthy cause.

What to expect

Expect a USATF-certified 5K course with chip timing and split times at mile marks.

From the organizer

Location Hershey High School (Google Maps) 550 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033

Date August 22, 2026

Time 9:00 AM for the 5K Run, 10:00 AM for the 1 Mile Fun Run

Registration 5K Registration until June 1: $20 5K Registration until August 1: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1) 5K Registration from August 1 – August 18: $30 5K Registration on August 21 & 22: $35

1-Mile Fun Run until June 1: $10 1-Mile Fun Run until August 1: $12 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1) 1-Mile Fun Run from August 1-18: $15 1-Mile Fun Run on August 21 & 22: $17

Virtual Registration until August 18: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed with registration until August 1, $5 extra if the t-shirt is mailed to you after the race)

Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up & Race Registration Thursday, August 21 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hershey High School Saturday, August 23 from 7:00 am – 8:40 am at Hershey High School

Course 5K Course – Certified by USATF, Certified Course #15043WB Split times will be provided at 1-mile and 2-mile marks of the 5K with water near the midpoint. Water and fruit will be provided at the finish line area. Showers and lockers are not available.

Timing NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MyLaps disposable BibTags.

Directions From Harrisburg Area: From 83N, go onto 322E toward Hershey. Take Ephrata Exit and proceed through 5 lights. Turn left onto Homestead Road. Hershey High is on the immediate left.

From Lancaster Area: Take 283W to 743N (Hershey/Elizabethtown exit). Turn right and proceed approximately 6 miles on 743N to Homestead Road. Turn right onto Homestead. Cross Rte. 322E. Hershey High School is on the left.

From Lebanon/Palmyra Area: Follow 422W to the light at Homestead Road (just before the chocolate factory). Turn left onto Homestead Road. The high school is approximately ½ mile on the right.

Awards No awards will be given away until the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will begin at the conclusion of the Fun Run.

5K Run: $200 for first place, $150 for second place, $100 for third place, $75 for fourth place, $50 for fifth place, for both male and female participants. $50 will be awarded to Masters winners, male and female. No duplicates.