WVS Winter's End 4.5 Mile Run
- Date Sun 22nd March 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Dallas, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring at the WVS Winter's End 4.5 Mile Run on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in beautiful Dallas, Luzerne! This exciting event kicks off a year-long celebration of 50 years as a running club, making it a perfect occasion for both seasoned runners and newcomers. The race features a scenic and challenging 4.5-mile course with rolling hills near Penn State, Wilkes-Barre, providing an invigorating experience for all participants.
Registration opens soon, with pre-entry fees set at just $20 for WVS members and $25 for non-members, ensuring an affordable and fun day out. The first 200 entrants will receive a commemorative Frank Shorter Midweight Reversible Runners' Hat, celebrating this milestone anniversary! Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event—mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and celebration! Be sure to register online before the deadline on March 21, 2025, and join us for an unforgettable run!
Registration opens soon, with pre-entry fees set at just $20 for WVS members and $25 for non-members, ensuring an affordable and fun day out. The first 200 entrants will receive a commemorative Frank Shorter Midweight Reversible Runners' Hat, celebrating this milestone anniversary! Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event—mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and celebration! Be sure to register online before the deadline on March 21, 2025, and join us for an unforgettable run!
Organiser's Description
SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 22, 2026!
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COME CELEBRATE WITH US AT OUR WINTER'S END 4.5 MILE RUN ON MARCH 23 AS WE KICK OFF OUR YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS AS A RUNNING CLUB!
REGISTRATION
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PRE-ENTRY FEE: WVS MEMBERS $20, NON-MEMBERS $25
PRICE INCREASES 3/1/25: WVS MEMBERS $25, NON-MEMBERS $30
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WVS MEMBERS WERE EMAILED THE DISCOUNT CODE ON 12/2/24 & 1/21/25.
(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 21, 2025 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 ENTRANTS QUALIFY FOR A COMMEMORATIVE FRANK SHORTER MIDWEIGHT REVERSIBLE RUNNERS' HAT - 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION.
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, 2025 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.
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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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The race directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
-------------------------
COME CELEBRATE WITH US AT OUR WINTER'S END 4.5 MILE RUN ON MARCH 23 AS WE KICK OFF OUR YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS AS A RUNNING CLUB!
REGISTRATION
*
PRE-ENTRY FEE: WVS MEMBERS $20, NON-MEMBERS $25
PRICE INCREASES 3/1/25: WVS MEMBERS $25, NON-MEMBERS $30
*
WVS MEMBERS WERE EMAILED THE DISCOUNT CODE ON 12/2/24 & 1/21/25.
(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 21, 2025 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 ENTRANTS QUALIFY FOR A COMMEMORATIVE FRANK SHORTER MIDWEIGHT REVERSIBLE RUNNERS' HAT - 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION.
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, 2025 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. $2.50 Fee
Sun 22nd March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 15 DEC
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