SAT APR 3     10:15am SHICKSHINNY 3rd ANNUAL SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL

EVENTS: 5K RACE/ FUN WALK LOCATION: Susquehanna Warrior Trail, Follow Rt. 11 to Curry Donuts in Shickshinny, PA and turn onto Oak Street CONTACT: Max Furek 542-7946 jungle@epix.net BENEFITS: SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL INFO: Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the playground pavilion located at Oak & North Canal Streets. The course is wheel measured, out and back, flat and fast. Entry fee is $17 by March 27. $20.00 thereafter. Souvenir SWT T-Shirts awarded to first 100 competitors. Trophy to top male and female runner. Specially designed medals to the first three competitors in each runner’s age group. Surprise door prizes will be awarded. RUNNERS’ age groups are, 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over, 70 and over. Overall Record Holders: Tony Lawson, Berwick, 17:40 (2008) . Katie Sick, Millville, 20:19 (2009) ENTRY FORMS: WEBPAGE: http://www.susquehannawarriortrail.org EMAIL: jungle@epix.net DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 12/15/09

SAT APR 10     10AM WILKES-BARRE 2nd COLONELS RUN FOR KIDS 5K

EVENTS: 5K Run LOCATION: Kirby Park CONTACT: Coach Nick Wadas 574-9771 BENEFITS: Wilkes Cross-Country and Valley Santa INFO: Special award to the overall female and male finishers, Overall Male & femal finisher receives an award, one award to top M/F finisher in age groups of 19 AND UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. No duplication of awards. $10.00 early registration fee $10 by 4/1 $12, therafter. No refunds !!! Registration from 8:30 A.M. until race begins. Starts and finishes in Kirby Park. It is an out – and –back course on the levy system. THE RACE WILL BE RUN REGARDLESS OF WEATHER. ENTRY FORMS: WEBPAGE: http://www.gowilkesu.com/ EMAIL: nicholas.wadas@wilkes.edu DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 2/27

SUN APR 11     10:00AM KINGSTON 6th ANNUAL NEPA ATHLETIC TRAINING 5K RUN/ 1 MILE WALK

EVENTS: 5K RUN/ 1 MI.WALK LOCATION: Kirby Park CONTACT: Ryanne Ziobro M.Ed, ATC 208-5900 ext 5447 BENEFITS: Northeastern Pennsylvania Athletic Training Scholarship INFO: Registration- 8:30 am -9:45 am, $10 pre-registration, $15 day of race, 5K race is a pavement course. Race awards will be given to the first overall male and female winner, the first male and female ATC or ATS, and in the following age groups: 18 & under, 19-25, 26-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & over. Awards for the walk will be given to the first overall male and female winners. In addition to the awards prizes may be given out to the race winners and registrants after the race. Awards will be given after the race at Kirby Park. Following the run / walk there will be an awards ceremony including food, prizes, and gift giveaways. This time will also allow for the racers and the students to socialize, network, and interact with peers from other institutions. Also, students from the four schools will have poster presentations and pamphlets available to racers, peers, and the community on relevant medical topics ENTRY FORMS: EMAIL: ryanneziobro@kings.edu DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 11/4/09, FORM ADDED 2/4

SUN APR 11     10AM BLOOMSBURG 12th ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH 5K

EVENTS: 5K Run/Walk LOCATION: Bloomsburg Town Park CONTACT: Lauren Heidelbaugh, 610-301-3136 BENEFITS: Compeer and Mental Health Association INFO: Registration is held in the Bloomsburg Town Park. Registration opens at 8:30am, $15 pre-registration if entry is postmarked by 3/26/10, $20 after 3/26/10. The course follows Ft. McClure Rd., starting and ending at the Bloomsburg Town Park, flat, fast well marked scenic course perfect for first time racers, or more experienced runners looking for a personal best. T-shirts and goodie bags guaranteed to all pre-registered entrants (a limited number of extra t-shirts will be ordered, extra shirts will be distributed on a first come first serve basis), post race refreshments, results posted in 1-2 days at: http://orgs.bloomu.edu/running. Race held rain or shine. No mailing of awards or t-shirts. Awards: Trophy for the first male and female, plus medals to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group for both male and females! Age Categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Proceeds: 100% of the funds raised will go towards the Compeer and Mental Health Association. The compeer program, through volunteerism and friendship strives to reduce hospitalization, the stigma associated with mental illnesses and to enhance public understanding of mental illness in children and adults. More information about the program and volunteering can be found at: mhacsv.org, or by calling: 570-784-9583. Soles 4 Souls: is a non-profit organization that collects shoe donations, and redistributes them to various areas in times of need. All shoes are accepted. We will be running a collection drive so please empty out our shoe closet and bring any and all of your no longer wanted shoes! ENTRY FORMS:   or   WEBPAGE: http://orgs.bloomu.edu/running/mental_health.htm EMAIL: lph44887@huskies.bloomu.edu DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 3/4

SAT APRIL 17     10:00AM WILKES-BARRE KING'S 5K

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK LOCATION: Kirby Park, Entrance at Northampton Street CONTACT: Dr. Bindu Vyas 208-5900 BENEFITS: Benefit for Haiti INFO: 5km (3.1 miles) Start and finish in Kirby Park. Race through the park and along the paved levee system. Scenic and fast with a few very short, gentle hills. Entry Fee: Pre-Registrants: $12,by March 29 guaranteed a t-shirt.) $15 on race day. Registration runs from 8:30am to 9:45am. Run or Walk – bring the family – bring a buddy! Enjoy nutritious snack/drinks Award for top male and top female. Awards for the top male and top female finishers in each age group: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ There will be a special award category for top King’s College alumni, faculty/staff, and student finishers. ENTRY FORMS: WEBPAGE: http://staff.kings.edu/bjvyas/kings5k/ EMAIL: binduvyas@kings.edu DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 1/29/10, form posted 2/2

SAT APRIL 17     9:30AM CARBONDALE 16th ANNUAL FRED CIOTTI MEMORIAL RACE

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK & 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK LOCATION: Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St BENEFITS: programs at the Greater Carbondale YMCA INFO: Check back form may be posted later or check website link. WEBPAGE: http://www.carbondaleymca.org DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 3/13

SAT APR 17     10:30AM SCRANTON RACE FOR HAITI

EVENTS: 5k run 1.5k walk LOCATION: McDade Park, off Keyser Ave, Taylor CONTACT: Ryan Lindberg 570-780-2466 BENEFITS: Haiti INFO: This is a 5k (3 mile) run/walk race and will benefit the aftermaths of the earthquake in Haiti.. Registration will begin at 9:00am and will close at 10:00am. The race will begin at 10:30am. Pre-Registration is $10 and registration the day of the race will cost $15 dollars. You can also make donations. CASH ONLY. There is no age division and awards will only be given out for the running portion of the race. Awards will consist of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The walkers will do a shorter version of the course and will only walk 1 mile after the runners race has begun. The course may change before April but the final map should be ready by March 25th and will be posted. There will not be t-shirts given out for participation in the race, sorry. ENTRY FORMS:   or   WEBPAGE: on EMAIL: HaitiRaceFund@gmail.com DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 2/23

SAT APR 17     10:00 AM BLOOMSBURG 1st ANNUAL BELIEVE IN HOPE 5K RUN/WALK IN HONOR OF CARISSA BARRETT

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK LOCATION: Bloomsburg Town Park CONTACT: Marisa Conrad 570-764-5778 BENEFITS: American Cancer Society INFO: Carissa is a 16 year old from Bloomsburg battling a rare adrenal cancer carcinoma for a year at St. Jude’s in Memphis Tennessee. Course: Right on Ft. McClure, to Covered Bridge and back.   $15.00 with t-shirt  $5.00 without t-shirt, T-shirt Design: Front- Believe in Hope Run/Walk in Honor of Carissa Barrett  Back- Three Chinese symbols of Faith, Hope, Believe     ** Shirt size guaranteed with pre registration only (Pre-reg. ends April 1st)  ** Walk-ons welcome & shirt orders can be placed the day of race for pick up at a later date** Awards: Male and Female finishers  First place- $20 gift card for Dunkin’ Donuts       Second place- $10 gift card for Dunkin’ Donuts Third place- $5 gift card for Dunkin’ Donuts **The gift cards are personalized with a picture of Carissa on them** All ages Welcome!   Race will be run in rain, snow or even sunshine! ENTRY FORMS: EMAIL: cheerkc18@aol.com DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 3/9, form added 3/10

SUN APR 18     10:00AM KINGSTON 5K WALK/RUN IN MEMORY OF IAN J. POPE

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK LOCATION: Kirby Park CONTACT: Sami Muth BENEFITS: Ian James Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund INFO: Registration begins at 8:30 AM and race will begin at 10:00 AM. Registration fee is $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for students (including college students). Tee-shirts are guaranteed if registered before March 25th. Awards will be given to top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age groups: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-23, 24-29, to top male and female in the following age groups: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. $12 for students (college students included) and $15 for adults. Tee shirt will be guaranteed if registered before March 25, 2010. Late registrations will be accepted up to and including the date of the race. ENTRY FORMS: EMAIL: muthie6292@msn.com DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 2/26

  A SUMMER BIATHLON IS an event in which participants run & shoot, involving over all time and shooting accuracy determines the finish order.  

SAT APRIL 24     10:30am BLACK CREEK TWP. PA SUMMER BIATHLON

EVENTS: Match & Sport LOCATION: Whitetail Preserve CONTACT: Frank Gaval 788-4219 INFO: 4km sport class- 5km match -sprint format two shooting stops. Running and rifle marksmanship, Beginners welcome - clinic at 9:00. Check back for entry form.or visit website. WEBPAGE: http://www.pabiathlon.org/ EMAIL: barb123@ptd.net DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: APR 2009  - AUG 2009 POSTED: 2/25

SAT APR 24     10AM NANTICOKE BREAST & PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS 5K RUN OR WALK

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK LOCATION: Luzerne Community College, S.Prospect St. CONTACT: Miranda Hildebrand   570-740-0237 BENEFITS: Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness INFO: Registration begins at 9a.m. in the Gymnasium (Building 8) Awards will be given to the first overall male and female in the 5K Run and the top three male and female finishers in the 5K Walk. Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in the following age groups for both males and females in the 5K Run: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. Pre-registration fee is $10.00. Registration the day of the race is $15.00 ENTRY FORMS: EMAIL: mhildebrand@luzerne.edu DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 3/5

SUN APRIL 25     10:30AM WILKES-BARRE RIVER STREET 3 MILE RUN &WALK

EVENTS: 3 MI. RUN/WALK LOCATION: 60 South River Street CONTACT: 824-4646 BENEFITS: JCC Youth Programs INFO: Course is flat and fast and starts and ends on River Street. 2009 Main Street Run Organized by the Wyoming Valley Jewish Community Center’s Physical Education Department Sponsored by Bartikowsky’s Jewelers and Advanced Pain Management,, Runners & Walkers-Registration fee before April 13 is $15.00; after April 13 or on race day the fee is $17. AWARDS: Run & Walk-1st place overall male & female will receive a trophy. See entry form for age group award info. At the conclusion of the race, awards will be presented in the JCC Weiss Auditorium. Refreshments will served. T-Shirts will be given to all prepaid runners & walkers. WEBPAGE: http://www.jewishwilkes-barre.org/ RACE COURSE: DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 12/29

SUN APRIL 25     7PM SCRANTON 6th ANNUAL CAC MOONLIGHT 5K WALK/RUN, 10K RUN & CHILDRENS FUN RUN

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK, 10K RUN, KFR LOCATION: Nay Aug Park CONTACT: Roseann Zubrickas 570-499-6393 or home 570-347-3799, Lou Naro BENEFITS: Child victims of physical & sexual abuse and neglect. INFO: Registration opens at 4pm. Walk / Run benefits child victims of physical and sexual abuse and neglect. The CAC of NEPA serves 6 counties in northeastern PA. The mission of the CAC is to provide medical assessment and treatment of abused children, reduce the trauma of abuse and promote prevention education. For more information about the Center please call 570-969-7313. Events also include children's fun run, and face painting; Educational tables. Walk begins 6:30 pm, Runs begin 7:00 PM Event will take place at the Everhart Pavillion, no duplication of awards. Timing by Insta Results CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED COURSE MAP and more info. ENTRY FORMS: ONLINE @ WEBPAGE: http://www.active.com/running/scranton-pa/childrens-advocacy-center-6th-annual-moonlight-run-2010 EMAIL: rzubrickas@comcast.net RACE COURSE: FROM 2009 RACE FLYER DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 1/17/2010, online entry form posted 2/27

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