Wyoming Valley Striders 5K

Wyoming Valley Striders 5K Race Information

<h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );background-color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Early bird rate has been extended to 8/31/25! <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=165780" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign up</a> now and save!</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );background-color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Celebrate 50 years with us—run our 5K on November 9, 2025!</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Our 2nd Annual 5K race is happening alongside our <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Shickshinny/WyomingValleyStriders20KRun" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">20K Run</a> on November 9th at the Susquehanna Warrior Trail in Shickshinny. </span></span></p> <ul><li> <ul><li> <p>Pre-entry fee: WVS members $20, non-members $25<br />Price increases 8/15/25: WVS members $25, non-members $30</p> </li><li> <p>WVS members were emailed the discount code  on 1/21/25 and 3/31/25.<br />(Our race discount codes are for current members of the WVS and should not be shared.)  </p> </li><li> <p>Non-members can purchase for $12 a membership in the <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/PA/Shickshinny/WyomingValleyStriders5K" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">store</a> and then receive an email reply with the race discount code to use during race registration.</p> </li><li> <p>Entry fee includes a commemorative t-shirt for entrants who register by end of day on October 11, 2025. </p> </li><li> <p>Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted.</p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Online registration will close Friday, November 7, 2025 at noon.</span></p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.</span><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span></p> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h3><b>Race Day</b></h3> <ul><li> <ul><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>Pre-entry packet pick-up will begin at 7:15 am under the pavilion at Oak &amp; North Canal Streets.<br />(Follow Rt. 11 into Shickshinny and turn onto Oak Street) <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Susquehanna&#43;Warrior&#43;Trail,&#43;Shickshinny,&#43;PA/&#64;41.1561446,-76.1462063,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c57379b0861aef:0x137eadabc34f42d5!8m2!3d41.1563274!4d-76.1463578" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Directions</a></p> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h3><b>Start</b></h3> <ul><li> <ul><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>Race start is at 9:10 am. <br />(20K runners will start at 9:00 am)</p> </li><li> <p>This race will be chip timed.</p> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h3><b>Course</b></h3> <ul><li> <ul><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>Out and back on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.</p> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h3><b>Hydration:</b></h3> <ul><li> <ul><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>Individual water bottles will be available at the finish.</p> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h3><b>Note</b></h3> <ul><li> <ul><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>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. </p> <hr /></li><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>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. <br /><br /></p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>Non-members can purchase for $12 a membership in the <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/PA/Shickshinny/WyomingValleyStriders5K" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">store</a> and then receive an email reply with the race discount code to use during race registration.<br /><br /></p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span>The race directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.<br /><br /></p> </li></ul> </li></ul>