WVS Winter's End 4.5 Mile Run
- Date Sun 22nd March 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Dallas, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and welcome the arrival of spring at the WVS Winter's End 4.5 Mile Run, taking place on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the charming town of Dallas, Luzerne. This exciting event is the perfect way to shake off the winter chill and kick off the spring running season with fellow enthusiasts. The scenic 4.5-mile course, featuring delightful rolling hills near Penn State Wilkes-Barre, promises a rewarding challenge for runners of all levels.
Don't miss your chance to participate! Registration is open until noon on Saturday, March 20, 2026, and early entry fees are just $20 for WVS members and $25 for non-members. The first 200 participants will receive a special commemorative gaiter, adding an extra touch to your race day experience. With chip timing and a vibrant atmosphere, this event is a must-do for anyone looking to embrace the joy of running. Join us in celebrating the end of winter and the start of a fresh running season!
Don't miss your chance to participate! Registration is open until noon on Saturday, March 20, 2026, and early entry fees are just $20 for WVS members and $25 for non-members. The first 200 participants will receive a special commemorative gaiter, adding an extra touch to your race day experience. With chip timing and a vibrant atmosphere, this event is a must-do for anyone looking to embrace the joy of running. Join us in celebrating the end of winter and the start of a fresh running season!
Organiser's Description
DEADLINE EXTENDED! REGISTER NOWCLOSING SATURDAY AT NOON.
JOIN US ON MARCH 22, 2026 FOR OUR WINTERS END 4.5 MILE RUN AND SAY GOODBYE TO WINTER AS WE KICK OFF THE SPRING RUNNING SEASON TOGETHER!
REGISTRATION
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PRE-ENTRY FEE: WVS MEMBERS $20, NON-MEMBERS $25
PRICE INCREASES 3/1/26: 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/Dallas/WVSWintersEnd4AndAHalfMileRun] 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, MARCH 20, 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 9:30 AM AT PENN STATE WILKES-BARRE IN THE COMMONS ON CAMPUS.
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THE FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE GAITER.
START
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RACE START IS AT 11:00 AM.
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RACE WILL BE CHIP TIMED.
COURSE
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OUR RACE FEATURES A SCENIC ROLLING HILLS 4.5 MILE COURSE IN THE LEHMAN AREA NEAR PENN STATE, WILKES-BARRE.
NOTE
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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.
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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/Dallas/WVSWintersEnd4AndAHalfMileRun] 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.
JOIN US ON MARCH 22, 2026 FOR OUR WINTERS END 4.5 MILE RUN AND SAY GOODBYE TO WINTER AS WE KICK OFF THE SPRING RUNNING SEASON TOGETHER!
REGISTRATION
*
PRE-ENTRY FEE: WVS MEMBERS $20, NON-MEMBERS $25
PRICE INCREASES 3/1/26: WVS MEMBERS $25, NON-MEMBERS $30
*
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.)
*
NON-MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE FOR $12 A MEMBERSHIP IN THE STORE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/PA/Dallas/WVSWintersEnd4AndAHalfMileRun] AND THEN RECEIVE AN EMAIL REPLY WITH THE RACE DISCOUNT CODE TO USE DURING RACE REGISTRATION.
*
RUNNERS MUST PRE-REGISTER ONLINE. RACE DAY ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
*
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 AT NOON.
*
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
RACE DAY
*
PRE-ENTRY PACKET PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 AM AT PENN STATE WILKES-BARRE IN THE COMMONS ON CAMPUS.
*
THE FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE GAITER.
START
*
RACE START IS AT 11:00 AM.
*
RACE WILL BE CHIP TIMED.
COURSE
*
OUR RACE FEATURES A SCENIC ROLLING HILLS 4.5 MILE COURSE IN THE LEHMAN AREA NEAR PENN STATE, WILKES-BARRE.
NOTE
*
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/Dallas/WVSWintersEnd4AndAHalfMileRun] 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.
Races
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Wyoming Valley Striders 45th Annual Winter's End 4.5 Mile Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 22nd March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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