REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WE EXTENDED FRIDAYS NOON DEADLINE THROUGH SATURDAY AT 8:30 AM TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL RUNNERS.

PARTICIPANTS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR RACE DAY DETAILS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

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JOIN US ON APRIL 26, 2026 FOR OUR CHERRY BLOSSOM 5 MILER AND CELEBRATE SPRING IN NEPA!

This exciting event will take place at Kirby Park (160 Market Street, Wilkes-Barre), timed perfectly with the stunning cherry trees in full bloom. Be sure to check out the Cherry Blossom Festival happening in the park this weekend!

REGISTRATION

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PRE-ENTRY FEE: WVS MEMBERS $20, NON-MEMBERS $25

PRICE INCREASES 4/1/26: WVS MEMBERS $25, NON-MEMBERS $30

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WVS MEMBERS WERE EMAILED THE DISCOUNT CODE IN THE NOVEMBER AND FEBRUARY NEWSLETTERS.

(OUR RACE DISCOUNT CODES ARE FOR CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE WVS AND SHOULD NOT BE SHARED.)

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NON-MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE FOR $12 A MEMBERSHIP IN THE STORE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/PA/WilkesBarre/WVSCherryBlossom5MileFootraceOneMileFunWalkTimThomasMemorial] AND THEN RECEIVE AN EMAIL REPLY WITH THE RACE DISCOUNT CODE TO USE DURING RACE REGISTRATION.

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RUNNERS MUST PRE-REGISTER ONLINE. RACE DAY ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 AT NOON.

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REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

RACE DAY

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PRE-ENTRY PACKET PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AM AT THE PAVILION INSIDE KIRBY PARK.

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THE FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE RUNNING CAP.

START

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RACE START IS AT 9:00 AM.

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THIS RACE WILL BE CHIP TIMED.

COURSE

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THE START AND FINISH OF THE RUN WILL BE IN THE MEADOW AREA IN KIRBY PARK THEN FAST AND FLAT, OUT AND BACK OVER A MACADAM PAVEMENT ON THE DIKE.

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IF THE RACE IS CANCELLED DUE TO ANY DIRECTIVES BY THE HOSTED FACILITY, OR THE WVS, 2026 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.

* Non-members can purchase for $12 a membership in the store [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/PA/WilkesBarre/WVSCherryBlossom5MileFootraceOneMileFunWalkTimThomasMemorial] and then receive an email reply with the race discount code to use during race registration.

* The race directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.