Pack Dash 5K takes place October 11, 2026, in Reading, Pennsylvania, at 400 Saint Bernardine Street. The event offers both a 1-mile option and a 5K distance, making it accessible for runners at different fitness levels. Entry fees range from $15 to $30 depending on registration timing. The race starts at 10:00 AM, giving you a mid-morning window for warm-up and logistics. If you're traveling to Reading for this event, you'll want accommodations within easy reach of the venue to minimize pre-race stress and allow a straightforward morning routine before the gun.
From the Race Organizer
Get in step with the newest addition to Alvernia's Homecoming and Family Weekend: the Pack Dash 5K. The race snakes through Alvernia's Hill Campus, offering a running tour of the university's gorgeous grounds. Proceeds from the Pack Dash will benefit the Hope Fund, a critical resource that assists students facing unexpected hardships, including food and housing insecurity, transportation challenges, and emergency medical expenses. The race will also support Clare's Cupboard, Alvernia University's campus pantry, which provides free non-perishable food items and personal care products to students in need. What: 5K run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Where: Alvernia University Race will begin and end at the Student Center building Schedule of Events 9:00AM: Check In 9:45AM: Opening Remarks 10:00AM: 5K Race Begins 10:45AM: 1 Mile Race Begins 5K Early Registration: $25 Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11 Tshirt size Guarantee 5K Late Registration: $30 Late Registration begins Saturday September 12 Extra tshirts day of event; first come, first served 1 Mile Early Registration: $15 Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11 Swag bag guarantee 1 Mile Late Registration: $20 Late Registration begins Saturday September 12 Extra Swag bags day of event; first come first served Race Benefits: Race Tshirt (only available for 5K participants), Race Swag Bag and Raffle Prizes (tickets available for purchase the day of the race). Prizes and Contests: Top Male and Top Female times receives trophy. Top three times in each age category receive a medal: 19 and under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and above Raffle Prizes $2 for 1 ticket $5 for 3 tickets $10 for 10 tickets $15 for 20 tickets Clare's Cupboard Food Pantry Donations: We will be accepting donations for Alvernia's food pantry on the day of the race. If you bring donations you will receive extra raffle ticket. Please do not bring anything expired! Protein or granola bars Oatmeal cup or packets Breakfast cereals Microwavable instant cup meals (e.g., rice, pasta, ramen, mashed potatoes) Fruit, pudding, and applesauce cups Fruit snacks Peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers Protein shakes Bottled Water Pretzels, Cheez-It-Crackers, popcorn, trail mix Tuna salad and chicken salad snack kits Feminine hygiene products Toiletries (e.g., soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste) School supplies
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Reading, 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
Pack Dash 5K 2026 — Reading, PA takes place on October 11, 2026. The race is held in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Where is Pack Dash 5K 2026 — Reading, PA held?
Pack Dash 5K 2026 — Reading, PA is held at 400 Saint Bernardine St in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Where can I find hotels near Pack Dash 5K 2026 — Reading, PA?
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