York County SPCA Tails on The Trail 5K Presented By Ready & Able Plumbing, Heating & Air

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: York, PA; 5 Brooks Robinson Way, 17401
Featured distance: 3.1 Miles
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or walk the inaugural Tails on the Trail 5K to support the York County SPCA and provide lifesaving care for animals in need.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

Family Friendly
Military & First Responders

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the York County SPCA for the inaugural Tails on the Trail 5K, a community-focused run/walk at WellSpan Park. This family-friendly event brings together animal lovers and neighbors for a meaningful morning. Every registration directly supports lifesaving care for vulnerable animals, including sheltering, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. Your participation helps ensure animals in the community receive the second chances they deserve. Get active and make a difference because every step on the trail helps change a life.

What to expect

A community-focused 5K run or walk on a portion of the Heritage Rail Trail.
The course features a gravel surface, looping back after the 4-mile marker.
Enjoy post-race festivities and awards back at WellSpan Park.

Standout details

Benefits York County SPCA
Inaugural event
Dog-friendly participation encouraged
Post-race festivities & awards

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

The course

Mixed
Hilly
Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Mixed surface + hills

5K distance, mostly gravel or hard-packed surface, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join the York County SPCA for the inaugural Tails on the Trail 5K Presented by Ready & Able Plumbing, Heating & Air, a community-focused run/walk benefiting animals in need at WellSpan Park.This fun, family-friendly event brings together animal lovers, local businesses, and neighbors for a meaningful morning of movement, compassion, and impact.

Whether you’re running, walking, or strolling with your pup, every registration directly supports lifesaving care for vulnerable animals at the York County SPCA, including sheltering, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. Your participation helps ensure animals in our community receive the second chances they deserve.

Come out, get active, and make a difference because every step taken on the trail helps change a life. 🐶🐱💙

Event Schedule/Parking & Additional Race Details

Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at WellSpan Park (York Revolution).

The race will kick-off at 9:00 AM and take place on a portion the Northern Extension of Heritage Rail Trail County Park with the starting line located at Keystone Kidspace. Participants will run straight to the end, just passing the bridge to the 4 mile marker, then loop back along the course toward the finish. To be considered for awards, you must finish the race by 10:00 AM.

Awards and post-race festivities will be held back at WellSpan Park at 10:15 AM!

**Please note: with your registration, you are still permitted and encouraged to complete the course even if you do not finish by 10 AM**

EVENT PARKING AVAILABLE @ SMALLS ATHLETIC FIELD: 31 Hamilton Ave, York, PA 17401

A HUGE thank you to the following businesses who are sponsoring Tails on the Trail 5K...

-Warehaus (Golden Leash Sponsor)

-J.R's Fries (Golden Leash Sponsor)

-Dietz-Nauman Inc., Electrical Contractor (Golden Leash Sponsor)

-Hershey Resorts & Entertainment (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Feeser Insurance (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Keystone Trailer Services, Inc. (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Merck (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Tractor Supply Company Loucks Rd. (Friend of the Pack Sponsor)

-Fleet Feet (Running Store & Race Bib Sponsor)

-WLR Automotive Group (Water Station Sponsor)

-Fuel City, Inc. (Mile Marker & Dog Treat Station Sponsor)

-Shaw Surveying (Mile Marker Sponsor)

-First Capital EMS (Mile Marker Sponsor)

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