Pack Dash 5K

Get in step with the newest addition to Alvernia's Homecoming and Family Weekend: the Pack Dash 5K. The race snakes through Alvernia's Hill Campus, offering a running tour of the university's gorgeous grounds. 
Proceeds from the Pack Dash will benefit the Hope Fund, a critical resource that assists students facing unexpected hardships, including food and housing insecurity, transportation challenges, and emergency medical expenses. The race will also support Clare's Cupboard, Alvernia University's campus pantry, which provides free non-perishable food items and personal care products to students in need.
What: 5K run and 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkWhen: Sunday, October 11, 2026Where: Alvernia UniversityRace will begin and end at the Student Center building
Schedule of Events

9:00AM: Check In
9:45AM: Opening Remarks
10:00AM: 5K Race Begins
10:45AM: 1 Mile Race Begins

5K Early Registration: $25Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11Tshirt size Guarantee
5K Late Registration: $30Late Registration begins Saturday September 12Extra tshirts day of event; first come, first served
1 Mile Early Registration: $15Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11Swag bag guarantee
1 Mile Late Registration: $20Late Registration begins Saturday September 12Extra Swag bags day of event; first come first served
Race Benefits: Race Tshirt (only available for 5K participants), Race Swag Bag and Raffle Prizes (tickets available for purchase the day of the race). 
Prizes and Contests:Top Male and Top Female times receives trophy.Top three times in each age category receive a medal:

19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and above

Raffle Prizes

$2 for 1 ticket
$5 for 3 tickets
$10 for 10 tickets
$15 for 20 tickets

Clare's Cupboard Food Pantry Donations:We will be accepting donations for Alvernia's food pantry on the day of the race. If you bring donations you will receive extra raffle ticket. Please do not bring anything expired!

Protein or granola bars
Oatmeal cup or packets
Breakfast cereals
Microwavable instant cup meals (e.g., rice, pasta, ramen, mashed potatoes)
Fruit, pudding, and applesauce cups
Fruit snacks
Peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers
Protein shakes
Bottled Water
Pretzels, Cheez-It-Crackers, popcorn, trail mix
Tuna salad and chicken salad snack kits
Feminine hygiene products
Toiletries (e.g., soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste)
School supplies