Where: Run/Walk Start and Run/Walk Finish on Rush Campus, Dickinson College (corner of Mooreland Ave and High Street – Carlisle Pa) Race Date: Saturday - July 4, 2026 Event Time: 8:30am to 11:00am Entry Fee: Free Registration Information: No Race Day Registration – ALL RUNNERS MUST PRE-REGISTER --- Last Day to register Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 11:59pm Bib Pick-Up: Appalachian Running Company – 290 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Pa 17013 Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, ---- 4:30pm to 6:00pm Course Information and Awards: The Run/Walk will be timed and results will be posted in a timely manner. There will be no official awards for age groups or overall male / female race winner. The bulk of the Run/Walk will occur in the surrounding neighborhoods around Dickinson College. Race Contact Information: Michael Black --- blackm@carlisleschools.org
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2026 Carlisle Summerfair 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Carlisle, PA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Carlisle, PA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
