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/Walk When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Where: Alvernia University Race 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: $25 Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11 Tshirt size Guarantee

5K Late Registration: $30 Late Registration begins Saturday September 12 Extra tshirts day of event; first come, first served

1 Mile Early Registration: $15 Deadline for Early Registration: Friday September 11 Swag bag guarantee

1 Mile Late Registration: $20 Late Registration begins Saturday September 12 Extra 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