Chip Timing!
Precise and immediate timing results provided by the York Road Runners Club.
Stroller Division!
Running specific strollers encouraged! Bring the kids! First runner/rider/stroller takes home the trophy.
Team Challenge!
Compete as a team of five or more. Win a travelling trophy and free entry into next year’s race for the five scoring runners of the winning team.
York’s Oldest Running Event! Running Strong Since 1977
The first York White Rose Run was held in 1977 and has been run on the streets of York City for 35 consecutive years. The race has drawn as many as 600+ runners and has been known to attract a field of elite runners from the local and regional areas including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York. The USATA certified, five-mile course starts at the 200 block of North George Street, climbs the hills to Farquhar Park and finish at the Brooks Robinson Plaza in front of the Sovereign Bank Stadium.
Proceeds Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
The York White Rose Run is proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams Counties – an organization committed to helping empower at-risk youth to make responsible life choices, to reach their fullest potential, and to enhance their community through professionally supervised mentoring relationships with adult and student volunteer role models. Children participating in the program are more confident in their schoolwork performance, able to get along better with their families, 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school.
The Wellspan Health Sports Medicine Running Series
The York White Rose Run is proud to be a sponsored participant of the WellSpan Sports Medicine Running Series. The Series provides a great opportunity for both new and experienced runners to participate in a multi-race program that promotes physical exercise through spirited competition. Awards for the WellSpan Sports Medicine Running Series will be presented after the York White Rose Run.
Lots of Prizes! Big Money!
Prize Money: Top five male and female finishers will receive $250, $200, $150, $100, & $50, respectively.
Age Group Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group.
Team Challenge: Top teams claim the traveling trophy for a year.
Masters Awards: Top two male and female finishers forty and over.
Costume Awards: Prizes for the three best costumed participants
Door Prizes: Randomly selected door prizes will be awarded to participants.
Stroller Division: First runner/rider/stroller takes home the trophy.
Pre-Race Pasta & Post Race Party!
PACKET PICKUP and REGISTRATION will be hosted at the White Rose Bar & Grill from 5:00pm to 8:00pm , a short walk from the race start and finish. Special pasta menu selections will be available for race participants who choose to pick up their packet and do some pre-race carbo loading!
There will also be a POST RACE PARTY at the White Rose Bar & Grill starting at 10:30am! Local Liquid Hero Brewing Company will be on site giving free samples of their latest brews. Groove to live music while enjoying drink and food specials for race participants! The White Rose Bar & Grill can be found at 48 N. Beaver Street.
Visiting York, PA
York is one of Pennsylvania’s fastest growing areas and a popular tourist destination. With compelling history, exhilarating outdoor adventure, fantastic factory tours and one of Pennsylvania’s premier wine trails, York County offers exciting experiences sure to satisfy your adventurous, romantic or carefree nature. Visit www.yorkpa.org for a variety of fun agenda items!
Where to stay: The Yorktowne Hotel features 121 luxury guest rooms within walking distance of Sovereign Bank Stadium and the York White Rose Run start/finish area. Ask for the York White Rose Run rate! Located at 48 E. Market Street, (717) 848-1111.
