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Hershey Half Marathon

Event Description:

Hershey Half Marathon

Welcome to the Hershey Half Marathon, sponsored by Capital BlueCross.  Join us for a 13.1 mile race through Hershey, The Sweetest Place On Earth. Your run will take you by and through many iconic Hershey landmarks including Hersheypark, and our unique Chocolate Aid station during the race will give you the chocolate fuel you need for a sweet finish! Cash prizes awarded, all net proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network.       

Event Overview

Starting and ending at Hersheypark Stadium, participants will race 13.1 miles through Hersheypark and past cocoa-scented candy landmarks including Milton S. Hershey’s High Point Mansion, streetlights shaped like Hershey’s Kisses, and the largest chocolate factory in the world. Water/aid stations will be available throughout the course, including a unique Chocolate Aid station, to assist runners toward the finish line. Cash prizes will be awarded. All participants must be 14 and older.

Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network which supports the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital by purchasing state-of-art equipment and  supporting vital programs.  All dollars raised locally stay local.  Throughout the route, look for our Miracle Children from the Children’s Hospital as they cheer you on!

Additional Information:

Participants will also receive two complimentary admission tickets to Hersheypark In The Dark.

Thank you to all of our sponsors.

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