The Tradition Continues ::

The first York White Rose Run was held in 1977 and has been run on the streets of York City for 33 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. The York White Rose Run is proud to be affiliated with the Wellspan Running Series and is the last of eight series events.

The beneficiary of the race is the Early Learning Center at Crispus Attucks. Since its inception in the 1930’s, this mission of the Crispus Attucks Early Learning Center has been to provide the best quality child care in an environment where each child is loved and encouraged to grow physically and academically and to master life skills. The Center offers quality, safe, affordable, and developmentally appropriate child care for children ages four months to twelve years and serves children from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. 

The Wellspan Running Series ::

The York White Rose Run is proud to be part of the Wellspan Running Series and is the last event of the eight race series. The Wellspan Running 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.