6 events in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Join us on March 22, 2026 for our Winter’s End 4.5 Mile Run and say goodbye to winter as we kick off the spring running season together!

Registration

• Pre-entry fee: WVS members $20, non-members $25

Price increases 3/1/26: WVS members $25, non-members $30

• WVS members were emailed the discount code in the November and February newsletters.

(Our race discount codes are for current members of the WVS and should not be shared.)

• Non-members can purchase for $12 a membership in the store and then receive an email reply with the race discount code to use during race registration.

• Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted.

• Online registration will close Friday, March 20, 2026 at noon.

• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Race Day

• Pre-entry packet pick-up will begin at 9:30 am at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in the Commons on campus.

• The first 200 participants will receive a commemorative gaiter.

Start

• Race start is at 11:00 am.

• Race will be chip timed.

Course

• Our race features a scenic rolling hills 4.5 mile course in the Lehman area near Penn State, Wilkes-Barre.

Note

• If the race is cancelled due to any directives by the hosted facility, or the WVS, 2026 pre-entries will be deferred to next year. No refunds will be given.

• This race is open to anyone. You do not need to be a WVS member to run. You can however become a member or renew your membership during the checkout process. Online memberships are $12 per year. Membership cards are sent within a week of receipt or given race day if received 14 days prior to event or not yet expired.

• Non-members can purchase for $12 a membership in the store and then receive an email reply with the race discount code to use during race registration.

• The race directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.

FUN EVENT! EASTER-THEMED! Amenities include super-soft T-shirts, awesome unique top male and female awards, 5-year age group awards, photos with the Easter Bunny, and lunch! STILL $20 if registered before March 13, 2026!

LOCATION: Shickshinny, PA. Follow Rt. 11 to Friends Coffee Shop & Bakery in Shickshinny, PA and turn onto Oak Street. (106 N. Susquehanna Ave, Shickshinny, PA 18655)

REGISTRATION: Packet pick-up and race-day registration from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the registration pavilion located at Oak & North Canal Streets.

COURSE: Out and back, flat and fast on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.

ENTRY FEE: STILL $20.00 by March 13th. $25.00 thereafter. Checks payable to S.W.T.C., PO Box 54, Shickshinny, PA 18655

SOUVENIR SWT T-SHIRTS guaranteed to those registering before March 13th!!

AWARDS: Unique Trophy to top male and female runner. Last year for specially designed patches to the first three finishers in each runner’s age group. Awards presented by the Easter Bunny. Photo ops for all participants. RUNNERS’ AGE GROUP AWARDS / MALE & FEMALE: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

INFORMATION: Contact Race Director: Barb Rupert [email protected]

Come out for Celebrate Trails Day on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail! Saturday, April 25th,take on whatever distance you prefer, from one mile to sixteen! All races are out-and-back on the SWT’s flat, hard-packed fine crushed stone surface.

Proceeds will support the Northwest Area Cross Country Program’s Running Rangers Fitness Camp. The Running Rangers is a four-week Summer camp that will help teach fourth-sixth grade students the benefits of running and fitness. Your support will go toward providing each student-participant a pair of running shoes, team shirt and more.

Race Format:

The Sweet 16 and Half Marathon will begin at 8:00am, followed by the Mile, 5k, and 10k at 9:00. Water Stations will be available for all distances except the Mile.

Race Swag:

As we did last year, we will be using an "Ala Carte" method of race swag. Many of you have expressed that you don't need another t-shirt, medal, etc. and that you just want to support the Running Rangers program and enjoy a day out on the trail. So, we've cut the cost of registration and you can choose from a series of add ons to customize your race day swag bag! Race add ons are available until April 1st. Limited quantities of extra add ons will be ordered and will be available for purchase, first come first serve

Pricing:

December 1-December 31: $15

January 1 through January 31: $20

February 1 through February 28: $25

March 1 through April 20: $30

Day Of: $30

Registration is OPEN!

Come join us for the Wyoming Valley Striders 34th Annual Spring Trail Run / 12th Annual Jen Stec Memorial contested over a challenging, primarily grass and earth trail in this age-group graded race on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at noon at Frances Slocum State Park in Wyoming.

This race is also in memory of Jen Stec, who was a friend to all runners and first female in this race six times. She died in 2013 at age 38.

Registration

• Pre-entry fee: $10

• Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted.

• Online registration will close Friday, May 15 at noon.

• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Race Day

• Pre-entry BIB pick-up will begin at 10:00 am. Age-group graded race starts at 11:00 am. (note earlier start time in 2026)

Staggered Start - Take Our Poll

• Race is an age-group graded race with a staggered start. Depending on your age, that is when you start the race. See the Age-Group Graded section below for handicap chart.

• Runners are asked to adhere to the race starter for line up instructions.

Hydration

• Bring your own water if needed while running.

• Individual water bottles will be available at the finish.

Note

• If the race is cancelled due to any directives by the hosted facility, or the WVS, 2026 pre-entries will be deferred to next year. No refunds will be given.

• This race is open to anyone. You do not need to be a WVS member to run. You can however become a member or renew your membership during the checkout process. Online memberships are $12 per year. Membership cards are sent within a week of receipt or given race day if received 14 days prior to event or not yet expired.

• The race directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.

Directions and Parking

From the main park entrance, follow the Park Entrance Road until you come to a tee intersection at the bottom of the hill. At the tee, turn to the left and then make the first right.