Ben and Tim Day

📍 Location

• Venue: Hershey High School
• Address: 550 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033
• Map: Hershey High School (Google Maps)

📅 Date

• Event Date: August 23, 2025

🕘 Time

• 5K Run: 9:00 AM
• 1 Mile Fun Run: 10:00 AM

📝 Registration

• 5K Registration:
  • Until June 1: $20
  • Until August 1: $25 (T-Shirts guaranteed)
  • August 1 – August 20: $30
  • On August 23 & 24: $35
• 1-Mile Fun Run:
  • Until June 1: $10
  • Until August 1: $12 (T-Shirts guaranteed)
  • August 1-20: $15
  • On August 23 & 24: $17
• Virtual Registration: $20 (T-Shirts guaranteed until August 1, $5 extra for mailing)

📦 Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up & Race Registration

• Friday, August 23: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hershey High School
• Saturday, August 24: 7:00 AM – 8:40 AM at Hershey High School

🏃‍♂️ Course

• 5K Course: Certified by USATF, Certified Course #15043WB
• Water Stations: Provided at the 1-mile and 2-mile marks
• Finish Line: Water and fruit available, showers and lockers not provided

⏱️ Timing

• Timing Method: Chip time using MyLaps disposable BibTags

🗺️ Directions

• From Harrisburg Area: Take 83N onto 322E toward Hershey. Take Ephrata Exit and proceed through 5 lights. Turn left onto Homestead Road: Hershey High is on the immediate left.
• From Lancaster Area: 283W to 743N, turn right and proceed to Homestead Road. Turn right onto Homestead: after crossing Rte. 322E, Hershey High School is on the left.
• From Lebanon/Palmyra Area: Follow 422W to the light at Homestead Road. Turn left onto Homestead: the high school is approximately ½ mile on the right.

🏆 Awards

• Ceremony: Awards given after the Fun Run
• 5K Awards: $200 (1st), $150 (2nd), $100 (3rd), $75 (4th), $50 (5th) - both male and female
• Masters Awards: $50 for male and female winners
• Age Categories: Awards for top 3 finishers in each category

📖 Event History

• Tim Russell and Ben Yupcavage were tragically killed in an automobile accident on January 23, 1992.
• The Ben and Tim Day honors them and supports the Tim Russell – Ben Yupcavage Memorial Scholarship Fund.
• Tim exemplified the spirit of running as a leader and friend, contributing significantly to his Cross Country Team.
• Ben was a dedicated student and soccer player, known for his encouragement and support of others.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• The Yupcavage and Russell families thank the event organizers, sponsors, and community supporters.
• Dedication enables scholarships in memory of Ben and Tim for deserving Hershey High School students.