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York County SPCA Tails on The Trail 5K Presented By Ready & Able

Q: What should I wear for the York County SPCA Tails on The Trail 5K Presented By Ready & Able?

Race-day weather in York can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 9:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

April 4, 2026

York, Pennsylvania

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

About the Race

Join the York County SPCA for the inaugural Tails on the Trail 5K Presented By Ready & Able, 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 sh...

Course Profile

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Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Yes

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the York County SPCA Tails on The Trail 5K Presented By Ready & Able 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.