HARRC History

The Harrisburg Area Road Runners Club (HARRC) was founded in 1974 by a few avid runners who wanted to share ideas and provide an organized running program to interest other people in running.  An article first appeared in the April 21, 1974 edition of the Harrisburg Patriot-News announcing the formation of a new running club in the Harrisburg area.  Our first run was held on June 9, 1974, a two mile run along Riverfront Park.  From that humble beginning, HARRC has grown to be the second largest running club in Pennsylvania!   A major growth factor has been HARRC's appeal to runners of all abilities regardless of age, sex or weekly mileage.

HARRC has sponsored weekly Sunday runs for the past 33 years. The runs are accurately measured and timed. Some members "go all out" while others enjoy the runs as easy training runs and social events. HARRC is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.

In 1984, Runner magazine named Harrisburg as one of the best running cities in America. In awarding Harrisburg silver medal status, the magazine noted that "the Harrisburg Road Runners Club is one of the most cohesive in the country, encouraging all levels of participation." Some HARRC races are nationally known and HARRC-sponsored events are frequently listed in Runner's World and other running related magazines.

HARRC sponsors weekly local runs and is active in organizing several events in the Harrisburg area.

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