Outrun the Hackers 5K

Outrun the Hackers 5K Race Information

<p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">It&#39;s <strong>Cybersecurity Awareness Month</strong> and what better way to raise cyber awareness than to <strong>Outrun the Hackers!!!</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">October 21, 2026 | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | 3:00pm</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">Join Harrisburg University, InfraGard Central PA, cybersecurity professionals, students, government leaders, industry partners, and community members for the inaugural Outrun the Hackers 5K—a unique community event celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month and promoting cyber resilience, wellness, and community engagement.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">Whether you&#39;re a seasoned runner or casual walker, this event offers a fun and meaningful way to get some fresh air and connect with the cybersecurity community while enjoying a beautiful run through Pennsylvania&#39;s Capital City.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt"><strong>Event Schedule</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Registration &amp; Check-In: 1:00 PM (City Island Carousel Pavilion)</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Opening Remarks: 2:45 PM</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Outrun the Hackers 5K Start: 3:00 PM</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Awards Ceremony: 4:15 PM (approximately)</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt"><em>Rain or Shine</em></span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt"><strong> What You Get</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Official Outrun the Hackers 5K race t-shirt*</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Professional chip timing and race results </span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Finisher medal for all participants*</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Awards for top overall male and female finishers</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Awards for top finishers in each age group</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Post-race refreshments and snacks</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Great memories, photos, and an opportunity to support cybersecurity awareness and education</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">*Shirt sizes and medals are guaranteed for participants registered by the early registration deadline. Late registrations while supplies last.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt"> <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Awards Categories</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups:</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">10 &amp; Under</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">11–14</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">15–19</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">20–29</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">30–39</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">40–49</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">50–59</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">60–69</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">70&#43;</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"> </span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt"><strong>Cyber-Themed Course Experience</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* As you make your way through the course, you&#39;ll encounter cybersecurity-themed mile markers, motivational checkpoints, and &#34;hacker&#34; zones where you will have the opportunity to truly &#34;Outrun the Hackers&#34;:</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>Mile 1</strong> – Phishing Defense Zone</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>Mile 2</strong> – Zero Trust Corridor</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>Mile 3</strong> – AI Defender Sprint</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">* Participants are encouraged to wear cybersecurity-themed attire, company/organization shirts, team uniforms, or creative hacker-inspired costumes.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt"> <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Safety Information</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Professional medical personnel and EMS support will be on-site.</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Water stations will be available along the course and at the finish line.</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Harrisburg Police and event volunteers will provide traffic control and participant safety.</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* The course will be clearly marked and staffed by volunteers.</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"> </span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt"><strong>Course Information</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">*5k Path: The course starts at the Carousel Pavilion on City Island, loops around City Island, crosses the pedestrian Walnut Street Bridge, continues to the left along Front Street, turns around near the Harvey Taylor Bridge / Forester St. intersection, then returns the same way. See map in the &#34;Pics&#34; tab. Additionally, <span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong><a style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )" href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6722557894/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click Here to see the route we&#39;ll take from start to finish</a></strong></span>!</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">* City Island is ADA compliant/wheelchair &amp; stroller friendly with port-a-potties and parking available.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">* Proceeds benefit the Harrisburg University Cybersecurity Student Scholarship Fund. If you don&#39;t want to do the 5K, you are more than welcome to just make a donation to the Scholarship Fund by clicking the race signup link and just choose make a donation.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt"><strong>Packet Pickup</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Pre-race packet pickup information, including dates, times, and locations, will be announced prior to race day.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">* Participants may also pick up their race packets during event-day registration and check-in.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt"> <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Supporting Cybersecurity Awareness</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national effort dedicated to educating individuals, businesses, schools, and communities on how to stay safe and secure online.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">* By participating in the Outrun the Hackers 5K, you are helping raise awareness about cybersecurity education, workforce development, digital safety, and cyber resilience throughout our communities.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:18pt"><strong> Recognition</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">* Special thanks to Harrisburg University, InfraGard Central PA, our sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and the City of Harrisburg for helping make this event possible.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt">Together, we can build stronger, safer, and more cyber-aware communities.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>Ready to Outrun the Hackers? 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