Bernie's Run is a valued tradition celebrating our nation's birthday since 1984. Due to the current situation facing our community with COVID-19, our 3 mile Run/Walk will be a virtual race for 2020.
Participants are welcomed and encouraged to find new and exciting routes to challenge themselves when participating in Bernie's Run this year. Wilkes-Barre City streets will not be used for this event. If you are looking to stay close to the course and remain relatively flat, you are welcome to use Kirby Park.
However, keep in mind that we have NEW categories this year and besides time, elevation gain and furthest from the Y can play a part in your chance to be awarded!
At the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, we believe strengthening people leads to a stronger, more caring community. We work with people who share our beliefs and mission and show their support by giving their time, talent, and financial support. By inspiring and involving people, we live our mission and put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The YMCA is a cause-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Every day we nurture the potential of kids, help people live healthier lives, and support our neighbors in need--because we believe in strengthening our community.
Everyone deserves to be part of our YMCA, regardless of ability to pay. At the Y, our doors are open to all. Our financial aid program insures that promise. And it is through the generosity of local individuals, businesses, and special events that guarantees financial aid to all those in need. Together...we build strong communities!
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOW A VIRTUAL RACE*
Race Days: Friday, July 3rd at 12:00 AM to Sunday, July 5th at 10 PM
Registration: Open until July 5th at 12PM
Race Options: You can choose to enter the run or walk to Compete (awarded) or Finish (non-awarded).
How It Works
Competition Categories
Awards - Gift Cards to Local Businesses
Results Link: Virtual Bernie's Memorial Run Results. Please note that this is a live results page and will update as participants submit their times to the results submission email address berniesrun@wbymca.org.
T-shirts
T-shirts are included with every registration this year
There is not a cut-off date or deadline for T-shirts
Everyone is guaranteed a shirt in a specific size of their choice
T-shirts will be available for pickup approximately 2 weeks after the race.
T-shirt/Award Pickup Celebration
Join us at the Y post race to get your T-shirt, awards and finish photos
Our celebration will be planned for a length of time to allow participants to enter the Y lobby individually or as households for pick up
We will ensure cleanliness, sanitation and distancing as we celebrate
Pickup celebration will be approximately 2 weeks after the race
All participants will receive an email to the address provided at registration for T-shirt pickup date/time
*Please follow all social distancing guidelines when competing in this event
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES
$1000 Award Sponsor
Provides 40 local business gift certificate awards for participants in each category
Recognition as local business supporting award sponsor on social media platforms
Logo featured on virtual race results page
Logo on T-shirts
Logo on registration website with a direct link to sponsor’s website.
$500 Sponsor
Provides 3 local business gift certificate awards for overall winners
Recognition as local business supporting award sponsor on social media platforms
Logo featured on virtual race results page
Logo on T-shirts
Logo on registration website with a direct link to sponsor’s website.
$250 Sponsor
Provides T-shirts for kids participating in the free fun run.
Recognition on social media platforms
Logo on T-shirts
Logo on registration website with a direct link to sponsor’s website.
$100 Sponsor
Provides the leaderboard platform for results
Recognition on social media platforms
Logo on T-shirts
Logo on registration website with a direct link to sponsor’s website.
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