Blue Star Mothers of NEPA Hero 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 1st November 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
  • Price $23.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Blue Star Mothers of NEPA Hero 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Tunkhannock, Wyoming! This exciting event kicks off at 10:00 AM at the Tunkhannock Little League fields on Sunnyside Road, traversing the scenic Iroquois Trail. Participants will have the opportunity to pick up their race packets and register on-site from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM, while enjoying music from a DJ and a fun basket raffle.

Don't miss the heartfelt ceremony at 9:45 AM, featuring a flag raising and the National Anthem, setting a patriotic tone for the day. As a special bonus, those who register by October 24th will receive a free t-shirt! This 5K event is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community and support for our military families. After the race, stick around for more music, a raffle drawing, and awards from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Be part of this uplifting experience that honors our heroes and brings the community together!

Organiser's Description

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 24TH TO GUARANTEE A FREE T-SHIRT!!!

The Race will begin at the Tunkhannock Little League fields on Sunnyside Road and continues through the Iroquois Trail

Race Day Schedule: Saturday November 1, 2025

8:00 am - 9:45 am Packet Pickup, Onsite registration, DJ and basket raffle

9:45am - Brief ceremony & raising of the flag while National Anthem is sung

9:50 am - 9:55 am Race Instructions and Runners to starting line

10:00 am Race Start

11:00 am - 12:00 pm DJ, Raffle Drawing, and awards

Blue Star Mothers of NEPA is a chapter of The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. which is a non-partisan, non-political, non-sectarian organization. We do not support any political candidate nor do we endorse any religious organization. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization. Links to our website do not represent an endorsement. We are a 501(c)3 Organization

Organizational Overview

We are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans. We support each other and our children while promoting patriotism. Our organization focuses on our mission every single day and will never, ever, forsake our troops, our veterans or the families of our Fallen Heroes.

We have over 6,000 members from over 200 Chapters throughout the nation. Our members are extremely active and have accomplished the following in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2012:

Received

$3,031,664.68 in cash donations
$591,809.86 in in-kind donations
Spent

over $2,600,582.25 (including more than $1 million in postage)
For

74,123 care packages sent to members of the Armed Forces, giving more than 250,000 military personnel a little bit of love from home
137,654 letters sent to members of the Armed Forces
9,439 veterans events throughout the year
287 events honoring Gold Star Mothers
2,800 cards honoring Gold Star families

Races

  • Blue Star Mothers of NEPA Hero 5k Run

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 1st November 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $23.00

  • Blue Star Mothers of NEPA Hero 5k Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 1st November 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $23.00

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Location

6 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, 18657, PA, United States

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