FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the race?
The Smith Barney • Millers Mutual Harrisburg Mile follows a one-mile USA track and field certified course on Front Street in Harrisburg. The starting line is at Front & Maclay Streets by the Governor’s Mansion. The Half Pint Half Mile starts just south of Hamilton Street. All participants are responsible for getting to the starting line prior to their event heat. The finish line is at Front & Boas Streets.

Where is the Harrisburg YMCA located?
The Harrisburg YMCA is located at 701 North Front Street in Harrisburg.

Directions to YMCA:
FROM RT. 83 - Take the Second Street exit. Continue along Second Street until you reach the traffic light at the intersection of North and Second Streets. Turn left at this light. The main entrance of the YMCA is located a half block down on the left.

FROM RT. 81 - Take the Front Street exit. Continue down Front Street towards Harrisburg. The YMCA is located on your left just past the traffic light at Front and Forster Streets. Turn left onto North Street. The YMCA main entrance is immediately on your left.

What about parking?
Parking is available on the streets surrounding the YMCA as well as at the start and finish areas. The parking lot at the YMCA will also be open for the event, however space is limited. The lot is located off of Second Street, behind the YMCA. The parking lot entrance is on the left just past the intersection of North and Second Streets.

What heat categories are run?
There are 13 different mile heats in the race schedule including a Half Pint Half Mile, Elite Mile, Masters Elite, Corporate Challenge and Just for Fun Mile/Walk.

Can I just run for fun?
That's what the Just for Fun Mile/Walk is all about! The Smith Barney • Millers MutualHarrisburg Mile brings together an eclectic mix of participants, ranging from competitive runners to families and active seniors.

What if my Corporate Challenge Team has less than 5 members?
Each corporate team includes up to 5 members. The winning team will have the best combined time for all members. Teams with fewer than five members must repeat the slowest member’s time to equal a team combination of five.

Will prizes be awarded?
The Half Pint Half Mile participants and children age 12 and under will receive a special recognition award. First, second and third place male, female and team winners will be awarded for the following race categories: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+, Corporate Challenge, Elite 24 & under, Eite 25-39, and Elite 40+. No prizes are awarded for the Just for Fun Mile/Walk.

Where and when is the awards ceremony?
An awards ceremony for the Smith Barney • Millers MutualHarrisburg Mile will be held immediately following the Elite heat (approx. 8:15 p.m.) at Riverfront Park, near the finish line. Runners will be able to get their individual times and receive their awards. The entire 2008 race results will be posted on the web site www.harrisburgmile.com several days after the race.

What is the Elite and Master's Elite event?
The Elite Mile is the most competitive heat of the Smith Barney Harrisburg Mile. The qualifying time for ages 39 and under is 4:40 for Men and 5:30 for Women.

The qualifying time for Elite runners 40 years of age and older. is 5:00 for Men and 6:00 for Women.

Where can I change before the race?
Locker rooms, with shower facilities, will be available for participants at the Harrisburg YMCA, located at Front and North Streets.

How do I register for the event?
It’s Easy To Register Today. Pick One Of 3 Ways:

On The Web:
REGISTER ONLINE!
Online registration ends Monday, July 14th at 12 noon.

By Mail:
PRINT REGISTRATION FORM!
Fill out and mail the registration form.

In Person:
Register In Person & Get Your Race Packet At The Same Time
Wednesday, July 9th to Friday, July 11th
Monday, July 14th & Tuesday, July 15th

Strawberry Square - Near Market Street Entrance
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

West Shore YMCA
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Race Day Registration:
Wednesday, July 16th
East Shore YMCA
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Brochures and registration forms can also be picked up at:
Smith Barney Harrisburg – Second Floor of Strawberry Square
East Shore YMCA – 701 North Front Street, Harrisburg
West Shore YMCA – 410 Fallowfield Road, Camp Hill
Cumulus Media Harrisburg – 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
ABC 27 – 3235 Hoffman Street, Harrisburg
Central Penn Parent – 101 North Second Street, Harrisburg

Where and when can I pick up my race packet?
If you register in person, you can pick up your race packet at the time of registration. If you register online or by mail, you can pick up your race packet

Strawberry Square - Near Market Street Entrance, Harrisburg
3rd & Walnut Streets, Harrisburg
Wed., July 9th to Fri., July 11th
Mon., July 14th & Tues., July 15th
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

East Shore YMCA, Main Gymnasium
701 North Front Street, Harrisburg
Race Day
Wednesday, July 16th
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Still have questions?
Call the YMCA at 717-232-9622. Or you can email your inquiries to
Chad Krebs, YMCA race director at chad.krebs@ymcaharrisburg.org.

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