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Lightning Racer Wait Times
Lightning Racer is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Lightning Racer at Hersheypark, built on 6,505 measured readings.
Best time to ride Lightning Racer
On a typical Wednesday, Lightning Racer runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 4 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 49 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 6 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 12 min, this is the #33 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Lightning Racer wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 46 min 8 PM | 46 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 16 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 6 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 15 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 15 min 4 PM | 15 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 46 min 8 PM | 22 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 49 min 8 PM | 23 min |
Lightning Racer average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 11.8 min | 6,028 |
| July 2026 | 7.5 min | 15,777 |
| August 2026 | 16.8 min | 29,283 |
| September 2026 | 11.7 min | 5,739 |
Lightning Racer wait time FAQ
▾When is Lightning Racer shortest?
Lightning Racer is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Lightning Racer busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 49 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 6 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Lightning Racer right now?
Lightning Racer isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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