Fall Blast 5K

A community fall favorite where every step helps support a local nonprofit doing important work in our area.

Fall Blast 5K and Kids Color RunFall Blast 5K & Kids Color Run

Get ready to lace up for one of Lancaster’s favorite fall traditions! The 23rd Annual HARTZ Physical Therapy Fall Blast 5K & Kids Color Run returns on Saturday, October 3rd at J.R. Bonfield Elementary School for a fun-filled morning benefiting SWAN (Scaling Walls A Note at a Time).

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or watching your kids sprint through clouds of color, Fall Blast is all about community, movement, and making memories together.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 9:00 AM Start
Location: J.R. Bonfield Elementary School, Lititz

 

 

Registration Pricing:

Early Bird: $30 (now through June 30)
Regular Registration: $35 (July 1 – Sept. 20)
Last Chance Registration: $40 (Sept. 21 – Race Day)
*Limited t-shirts available during last chance registration
Kids Color Run: $15
Team discounts available!

What’s Included:

  • FREE breakfast
  • FREE race t-shirt
  • Goodie bags for adults & kids
  • Cash prizes
  • Age bracket awards

Supporting SWAN4Kids

Logo featuring a swan and music notes

 

This year’s event benefits SWAN4Kids (Scaling Walls A Note at a Time), an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families through the power of music and community support.

 

Bring the Whole Family

From competitive runners to first-time participants, the Fall Blast 5K & Kids Color Run is designed for all ages and abilities. Come enjoy a high-energy morning filled with smiles, color, encouragement, and community spirit.

Registration coming soon — mark your calendars and join us this October!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Group photo at community eventWant to support one of the community’s favorite fall events while gaining visibility for your business? Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 23rd Annual HARTZ Physical Therapy Fall Blast 5K & Kids Color Run.

From event signage and social media recognition to day-of event exposure, sponsorship is a great way to connect with local families and support a meaningful cause benefiting SWAN.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Download our sponsorship information packet below for full details, sponsorship levels, and benefits…HERE

This year, the Fall Blast 5K & Kids Color Run proudly benefits SWAN4Kids — “Scaling Walls A Note at a Time.”

SWAN4Kids provides free music instruction and mentoring for children affected by parental incarceration. Their programs are designed to help students develop patience, perseverance, discipline, problem-solving skills, and teamwork through music education and meaningful mentorship.

Through music instruction, mentoring relationships, Bible classes, and trauma-informed support, students experience healing, build resilience, and gain confidence in their future.

Together, these opportunities help students heal, learn, succeed, and dream.

Every registration, sponsorship, and donation from Fall Blast helps support these life-changing programs for local children and families.

 

 

 

Fall Blast 2025 Re-cap Video!  Enjoy!

 

Elite Plus Sponsors

               

Elite Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Kids Color Run Sponsor

Mega Mile Sponsor

Mile Marker Sponsors

 

 

 

 

The Fall Blast 5K is facilitated through the HARTZ Physical Therapy Charitable Organization, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission of  strengthening our community through philanthropic support for essential charitable organizations in Lancaster County.

Fall Blast History of Giving

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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Charity

Milagro House
Gigi’s Playhouse Lancaster
Gigi’s Playhouse Lancaster
Bench Mark Program
Bench Mark Program
Off the Streets Lancaster
Off the Streets Lancaster
A Week Away
A Week Away
A Week Away
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run
Power Packs Project
Power Packs Project
Aaron’s Acres
Aaron’s Acres
Aaron’s Acres
Lancaster Science Factory
Lancaster Science Factory
Hospice of Lancaster County
Hospice of Lancaster County
Hospice of Lancaster County