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Storm Runner Wait Times

Storm Runner is not operating today.

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Storm Runner at Hersheypark, built on 8,123 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens tomorrow 5pm · usually ~5 min at rope drop
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Best time to ride Storm Runner

On a typical Thursday, Storm Runner runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 21 min around 2 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 32 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 10 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 19 min, this is the #14 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.

Typical Storm Runner wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday11 min23 min 9 PM23 min
Tuesday5 min22 min 2 PM14 min
Wednesday5 min10 min 5 PM10 min
Thursday5 min21 min 2 PM5 min
Friday5 min23 min 9 PM23 min
Saturday · busiest7 min32 min 4 PM25 min

Storm Runner average wait by month

19 to 46 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 202645.5 min5,427
July 202635.5 min14,891
August 202646 min26,752
September 202619.3 min8,125

Storm Runner wait time FAQ

▾When is Storm Runner shortest?

Storm Runner 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 21 min around 2 PM.

▾Which day is Storm Runner busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 32 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 10 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Storm Runner right now?

Storm Runner 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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Based on 8,123 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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