Harmony Silvester
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Harmony Silvester - Harmony, PA (Wed December 31, 2025)
The Harmony Silvester is a family-focused New Year’s Eve celebration in Historic Harmony that honors the town’s German heritage. The event includes a German-language countdown to a ball-drop, followed by fireworks and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Other activities listed are vendors and a Christmas tree and wreath toss. The event benefits Harmony parks, a trail, and a canoe launch.
Race details
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
The 5K has an entry fee of $30 and the 1 Mile Fun Run $12. The 5K is chip timed by Wolf Creek Race Management. 5K runners receive a long-sleeve race shirt while inventory lasts; a guaranteed shirt size required a registration deadline of December 9. Packet pickup is available early on December 30 (4:00 - 7:00 PM) at Grace Church Gymnasium. Race-day registration and packet pickup start at the gymnasium at 538 Main Street, Harmony, PA 16037. Changing facilities are available; the gym will close at 5:45 PM. Ample parking is available at the church and nearby lots. The event will be held except in extreme weather.
Course notes: the 5K starts and ends across from the Harmony Museum parking lot on Mercer Street. The 5K is an out-and-back route with a slight downhill start, one large hill, a flat stretch parallel to the Connoquenessing Creek, and a slightly uphill final half mile. The 1 Mile starts on Wood Street across from the Harmony Inn and is a flat loop in town. Awards for the 5K include top 3 male and female overall and top 3 in multiple age groups; 1 Mile participants receive a finisher’s medal. No refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.