WVS Winter's End Run
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Event Details
The WVS Winter's End Run is a 4.5-mile race. The race is scheduled for March 22, 2026.
Location & Course
The event takes place at the Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania. The course is described as scenic with rolling hills in the Lehman area near the campus.
Registration & Fees
Participants must pre-register online; race day entries are not accepted. Online registration closes on Friday, March 20, 2026, at noon. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Entry fees are tiered for members and non-members of the Wyoming Valley Striders (WVS). Early pre-entry fees are $20 for WVS members and $25 for non-members. Prices increase on March 1, 2026, to $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Membership can be purchased for $12.
Race Day Information
Packet pick-up for pre-registered runners begins on race day at 9:30 a.m. at the Commons on the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus. Runners will receive a commemorative gift. The race is chip-timed.
Awards & Features
Awards are given to the top male and female overall finishers, as well as the top three males and females in each age group. Age group categories are separated by gender for ages 19 & under, then in 5-year increments up to 70 & over.
This event is also the first race in the 7th Annual Vince Wojnar Triple Crown series. Runners who finish this and the other two designated races qualify for an exclusive Triple Crown gift.
Policies
No animals, baby strollers of any type, or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the course or campus. If the race is cancelled, 2026 pre-entries will be deferred to the following year; no refunds will be given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
