Traffic Advisory: Friends of Reading Hospital Road Race — Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Expect increased runner activity and intermittent road closures from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM; police will manage traffic at closure points.
The Friends of Reading Hospital and Medical Center Road Race will run Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM with courses through West Reading, Wyomissing and the City of Reading. The event includes a Half Marathon, 5K and 1‑Mile Fun Run; roads will remain open to local traffic but periodic closures and traffic control may cause delays. Motorists should watch for runners, follow directions from police at closure points, review posted course maps, and plan travel accordingly.