Run the River
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Price $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the inaugural NEPA Run the River Race on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Kingston, Luzerne! This exciting event features a vibrant water-themed 5K run and a delightful mile walk, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. As part of the Day Downtown Festival, join fellow runners and walkers as you traverse the scenic Kirby Park, all while enjoying a refreshing atmosphere along the banks of the Susquehanna River.
Prepare for a splash-tastic experience! Volunteers will line the course with water guns, blasters, and toys to keep you cool and in the spirit of the event. Whether you choose the blue shirt to embrace the water fun or the white shirt to stay dry, there's something for everyone. Prizes await the fastest runners in each age group, as well as the top three overall male and female finishers. Best of all, your participation helps support CASA of Wyoming Valley, making this event not only enjoyable but meaningful. Donβt miss out on the fun β mark your calendars for August 2nd and join us for a day filled with excitement and community spirit!
Prepare for a splash-tastic experience! Volunteers will line the course with water guns, blasters, and toys to keep you cool and in the spirit of the event. Whether you choose the blue shirt to embrace the water fun or the white shirt to stay dry, there's something for everyone. Prizes await the fastest runners in each age group, as well as the top three overall male and female finishers. Best of all, your participation helps support CASA of Wyoming Valley, making this event not only enjoyable but meaningful. Donβt miss out on the fun β mark your calendars for August 2nd and join us for a day filled with excitement and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Its the inaugural NEPA Run the River Race: a water-themed 5K Run and Mile Walk!
This year, NEPA Summer in the City is taking to Wilkes-Barre to host a day-long Day Downtown Festival, but we know it wouldnt be a full day without a nice run/walk around Kirby Park to get us all stretched out for the days fun! We hope you all choose to join us for this water-themed race along the Susquehannas banks.
Volunteers will line the course with water guns, blasters, and water toys to cool you off during the course and keep with the water theme of our race! Dont want to get wet? No worries just choose the right color shirt when registering. Blue will mean water and white will mean no water!
Prizes will be given to the fastest in every age group and to the top three overall male and female finishers.
All proceeds will go towards supporting CASA of Wyoming Valley.
This year, NEPA Summer in the City is taking to Wilkes-Barre to host a day-long Day Downtown Festival, but we know it wouldnt be a full day without a nice run/walk around Kirby Park to get us all stretched out for the days fun! We hope you all choose to join us for this water-themed race along the Susquehannas banks.
Volunteers will line the course with water guns, blasters, and water toys to cool you off during the course and keep with the water theme of our race! Dont want to get wet? No worries just choose the right color shirt when registering. Blue will mean water and white will mean no water!
Prizes will be given to the fastest in every age group and to the top three overall male and female finishers.
All proceeds will go towards supporting CASA of Wyoming Valley.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$28.00
OPENS 16 JUN -
Mile Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (10:15AM EDT)
$28.00
OPENS 16 JUN
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