Events
Wyoming Valley Striders 44th Annual Winter's End 4.5 Mile Run
Description
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025: MARCH 23 AT 11AM! REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL NOON SATURDAY!
- Pre-entry fee: WVS members $20, non-members $25
Price increases 3/1/24: WVS members $25, non-members $30
- WVS members were emailed the discount code on 1/22/24.
(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.
- WVS members were emailed the discount code on 1/22/24.
- Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted.
- Online registration will close Friday, March 15, 2024 at noon.
- Entry fee is not refundable or transferable.
Race Day
- Pre-entry packet pick-up will begin at 9:30 am at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in the Commons on campus.
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 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.
- 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.
Vince Wojnar Triple Crown
The Wyoming Valley Striders Vince Wojnar Triple Crown consists of in-person 2024 races for our Winter’s End 4.5 Mile Run (March 17), Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run (May 5), and the 20K Run (November 10).
Cash and participation prizes to be awarded! Every runner who runs and finishes in all three races qualifies for a commemorative Frank Shorter microfiber windbreaker jacket. See series website for more info.
Race Swag
Place
Safety
Runners are not allowed to be accompanied by animals.
Baby strollers of any type are not permitted.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on campus.
Awards
Trophies to the top male and female. Medals to top 3 males and top 3 females in each age group.
AGE GROUP AWARD CATEGORIES
Male
- 19 & under
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 & over
Female
- 19 & under
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 & over
Records
Standing records at Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus location:
1987: Randy Haas - 22:44
2016: Marina Martino - 25:43
Spectator Information
Roads are narrow. No spectator vehicles are allowed on the course during the race. Spectators may view the race from the start/finish area, the parking lot areas, and also from the turnaround point near the intersection next to Lake Lehman High School.
Thanks
The Wyoming Valley Striders extends its gratitude to the Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus, Dallas, for their assistance in this race. Appreciation is also extended to the Supervisors and Police of Lehman Township for their cooperation.
Results
Complete results will be posted here on RunSignup.com, on the WVS website, WVS Facebook and on NEPARunner.com.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.wyomingvalleystriders.com/.
How to get there
Directions to the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus at Lehman: from the Wilkes-Barre area, take the North Cross-Valley Expressway (Route 309) and proceed north towards Dallas. At the end of the divided highway, turn left at the first traffic light (Hillside Road) and follow the signs to the campus (approx. 5 1/2 miles); from Berwick, follow Route 11 to West Nanticoke and take Route 29 to Route 118. Turn right on Route 118 and follow it until you see the sign for the Penn State University Campus.
WVS Club Races
For a complete list of our races for the year, click here.
Directions
Race starts and finishes at the Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Campus in Dallas, PA.
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