Run the River
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Price $39.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 3rd Annual NEPA Run the River Race, taking place on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, in the beautiful Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre! This water-themed event features a thrilling 5K Fun Run and a 1.25-mile walk, perfect for participants of all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event promises to kick off the Day Downtown Festival with a splash!
As you run or walk, volunteers will be stationed along the course to keep you cool with refreshing water, aligning with the event's playful theme. Choose your shirt color wisely—blue signifies a love for water, while white keeps you dry! Medals will be awarded to the fastest participants in every age group, as well as to the top three overall male and female finishers. Kids aged 12 and under can join in the fun with the 1.25-mile Fun Run! Don't miss out on the team competition, where businesses, running clubs, and sponsors can compete for a coveted team trophy and bragging rights. Register early to take advantage of discounted pricing, with all proceeds benefiting CASA of Wyoming Valley. Join us
As you run or walk, volunteers will be stationed along the course to keep you cool with refreshing water, aligning with the event's playful theme. Choose your shirt color wisely—blue signifies a love for water, while white keeps you dry! Medals will be awarded to the fastest participants in every age group, as well as to the top three overall male and female finishers. Kids aged 12 and under can join in the fun with the 1.25-mile Fun Run! Don't miss out on the team competition, where businesses, running clubs, and sponsors can compete for a coveted team trophy and bragging rights. Register early to take advantage of discounted pricing, with all proceeds benefiting CASA of Wyoming Valley. Join us
Organiser's Description
Its the 3rd Annual NEPA Run the River Race a water-themed 5K Fun Run & Mile Walk!
This year, NEPA Summer in the City is back in Wilkes-Barre to host their Day Downtown Festival, but we know it wouldnt be a full day without a nice morning run/walk around Kirby Park to get us stretched out for the day's fun!
Volunteers will line the course armed with water 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 means water and white means no water!
Medals will be given for the fastest in every age-group and to the top three overall male and female finishers. 1.25 mile Fun Run option is also available to kids 12 and under! Or, for the same distance, anyone can participate in the walk.
TEAM COMPETITION! Sponsors, businesses, running clubs, XC teams this is for you!!! When registering, you can create OR join an existing team. A team trophy (and bragging rights of course) will be awarded to the team with the fastest average time amongst their top five finishers.
Registration/Pricing:
$25.00 before July 6th
$30.00 July 6th July 31st
$35.00 on August 1st (morning of)
All proceeds will go towards supporting CASA of Wyoming Valley.
This year, NEPA Summer in the City is back in Wilkes-Barre to host their Day Downtown Festival, but we know it wouldnt be a full day without a nice morning run/walk around Kirby Park to get us stretched out for the day's fun!
Volunteers will line the course armed with water 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 means water and white means no water!
Medals will be given for the fastest in every age-group and to the top three overall male and female finishers. 1.25 mile Fun Run option is also available to kids 12 and under! Or, for the same distance, anyone can participate in the walk.
TEAM COMPETITION! Sponsors, businesses, running clubs, XC teams this is for you!!! When registering, you can create OR join an existing team. A team trophy (and bragging rights of course) will be awarded to the team with the fastest average time amongst their top five finishers.
Registration/Pricing:
$25.00 before July 6th
$30.00 July 6th July 31st
$35.00 on August 1st (morning of)
All proceeds will go towards supporting CASA of Wyoming Valley.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$39.60
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run + Walk
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$39.60
CLOSED1.25 mile Fun Run for kids 12 and under. Same distance walking option also available to all ages!
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