WVS Spring Trail 5.3 Mile Run/Jen Stec Memorial

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.