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WVS Spring Trail 5.3 Mile Run/Jen Stec Memorial

Sun May 19, 2024 Wyoming, PA 18644-9333 US Directions

Description

2024 Results: CLICK HERE


Registration closes Friday at noon! 

Due to construction, you need to enter the park from 8th Street. Do not use Mt. Olivet Road.

Come join us for the Wyoming Valley Striders 32nd Annual Spring Trail Run / 10th Annual Jen Stec Memorial contested over a challenging, primarily grass and earth trail in this age-group graded race on Sunday, May 19, 2024 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.

Read our blog to learn more about Jen and why our Spring Trail Run was renamed in her honor.

Registration

  • Pre-entry fee: $10
  • Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted.
  • Online registration will close Friday, May 17 at noon or earlier if race cap is reached.
  • Entry fee is not refundable or transferable. 

Race Day

  • Pre-entry BIB pick-up will begin at 11:00 am. Age-group graded race starts at noon.

Staggered Start

  • 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.  

Awards

  • Awards are NOT given by “net” time. They are based off the staggered starting times. The goal of staggered start is that most people should finish around the same time. It also gives older runners a head "start".
  • Top 15 finishers receive a medal. 

Note

  • If the race is cancelled due to any directives by the PA Governor, the hosted facility, or the WVS, 2024 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.

Place

Frances Slocum State Park
565 Mount Olivet Rd.
Wyoming, PA US 18644-9333

Course & Map

Race over a challenging, primarily grass and earth trail. The 2024 course will be the same as the last three years where the race started/finished in the same location. 

Age-group Graded

Age Group(s) Handicap
Women 70+ 0:00
Women 65-69 3:39
Women 60-64 6:50
Women 55-59/Men 70+ 9:32
Men 65-69 11:37
Women 50-54 11:57
Men 60-64 13:11
Women 45-49 13:59
Men 55-59 14:38
Women 40-44/Women 14 & under 15:25
Men 50-54/Men 14 & under 15:59
Women 35-39 16:19
Women Open 16:50
Men 45-49 17:12
Men 40-44 18:20
Men 35-39 19:23
Men Open 20:19

Results

Complete results will be posted here on RunSignup.com, on the WVS website, WVS Facebook and on NEPARunner.com.

RESULTS:

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.wyomingvalleystriders.com/.

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