WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run
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Event Overview
The WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run is scheduled for April 26, 2026, at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The event coincides with the park's cherry trees in full bloom and the Cherry Blossom Festival weekend.
Race Details
The 5-mile run starts and finishes in the meadow area of Kirby Park. The course is described as fast and flat, following an out-and-back route on a macadam pavement on the dike. The race will be chip-timed. Participants will receive a commemorative gift.
Registration and Fees
Registration is online only; race day entries are not accepted. Online registration closes at noon on April 24, 2026. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. The pre-entry fee is $20 for Wyoming Valley Striders (WVS) members and $25 for non-members. These prices increase on April 1, 2026, to $25 for members and $30 for non-members. A WVS membership, which provides a race discount code, can be purchased online for $12. The race is open to anyone; membership is not required to participate.
Awards
Awards are given to the top male and female overall finishers, as well as the top three males and top three females in each listed age group.
Rules and Information
Runners are not allowed to be accompanied by animals. Baby strollers of any type are not permitted. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Kirby Park. Packet pick-up for pre-registered runners begins at 7:30 AM at the pavilion inside Kirby Park. If the race is cancelled due to directives from the facility or the WVS, pre-entries will be deferred to the following year, with no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
