A new series for members under 18, from York Road Runners and Ridge Runners. Complete events to earn points and compete for awards in our beginner and advanced divisions. Every kid finishing three or more events will earn a prize!
There is no separate registration for the Young Legends Adventure Challenge, though you do need to register for the traditional race events, many of which have discounted or free registration for York Road Runners Club members. Complete the events and we’ll tally up your points throughout the season.
Runners must be registered as York Road Runners Club members to qualify. Parents: take advantage of our extremely affordable family membership option and register your kids under your account.
For virtual runs, parents should email yorkridgerunners@gmail.com with your child’s name and the distance they completed.
2026 Events
P. Joseph Raab Park Virtual Trail Run
Complete any day during April
2600 Hoff Rd, Seven Valleys, PA
Beginner: 1.2 mile route
Advanced: 2.5 mile route
NOTE: the advanced route includes a small stream crossing and a steep, rocky climb, and should be completed with an adult. The beginner route avoids the stream and steep climb.
Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve Virtual Trail Run
Complete any day during May
1060 Accomac Rd, York, PA
Beginner: 1.5 mile route
Advanced: 5 mile route
York Gold Star Memorial Day 5k Run
May 25
York Gold Star Garden, Memorial Park
1000 Vander Ave, York, PA
Beginner and Advanced: 5k race
Virtual Run
Run anywhere, anytime throughout June
Beginner: 4 miles total
Advanced: 8 miles total
Shoehouse Shuffle
July 4
1409 Williams Rd, York, PA
Advanced: 5 mile race
Slopeside Slumber Party
August 15
Roundtop Mountain Resort
925 Roundtop Rd, Lewisberry, PA
Beginner: 1 mile (kids 12 & under)
Advanced: complete at least one 1.5-mile loop
Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run
September 12
5944 Reynolds Mill Rd, Seven Valleys, PA
Beginner: 5k race
Advanced: 10k race
White Rose 5-Miler
Date TBA
White Rose Bar & Grill, York, PA
Advanced: 5 mile race