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5K Run/Walk

Price: $57
Time: 9:00AM EDT

961 spots left. Price increases after July 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual 5K

Price: $52

961 spots left.

Select this option to participate virtually. The race packet will be mailed to virtual participants.

THE HOP DASH IS BACK!


The Annual YMCA Hop Dash 5K is held in Hershey, PA at Tröegs Brewery. Start your morning with a run/walk through the hills of Hershey, and finish at the brewery with beers, snacks, live music, games, and more! 

5K Run or Walk • 3.1 miles

Virtual option available

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED


We take costumes very seriously around here. Costumed participants will be up for another set of highly coveted awards in the following categories:

Humulus Maximus • Best Beer-Themed Costume

Nimble Giant • Most Difficult Costume to Run In

Sunshine Equinox • Middle Finisher

MORE THAN A 5K


Your registration scores a commemorative long sleeve race shirt and a finisher medal. Not to mention – 2 cold Troegs beers at the finish line for our 21+ runners!
What brews will we choose this year?

NEW! ADD-ON SWAG

When you register for the Hop Dash, don't forget to add on some sweet HBGYRUN merch! You will receive your items the day of the event.

If you are a virtual runner, you'll receive a separate shipping invoice. Limited quantities of merch may be available for purchase day of but is not guaranteed. 

STAY FOR THE AFTER PARTY


The after party is our favorite part! Troegs puts on the best post-5K shindig, offering live music, games, prizes, and more.


Make sure to bring your IDs! 21+ participants will need to get checked the morning of.

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