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AUGUST 2010
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JUL 31 to AUG 5
WHITE HAVEN
ROAD LESS TRAVELED DISTANCE CAMP AT CAMP KRESGE
EVENTS: RUNNING CAMP
LOCATION: Camp Kresge
CONTACT: Tommy Otterbine (570) 956-5011
INFO: Open to all runners entering grades 7th-12th for the '10-'11 school year. 5 day training camp with instructions provided by former WVC/District 2 runners $265 registration fee. Deadline to register: July 19th 2010
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: tommyo@clubrunning.org
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 5/19

 

SUN AUG 1     10:00 AM
WILKES-BARRE
PARKER PALERMO MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK
EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK
LOCATION: Kirby Park
CONTACT: Michael Kolinovsky 650-2670
BENEFITS: 4 Paws Spay Neuter Program
INFO: This is a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) wheel measured course. The course is relatively flat. The course is about one-third grass with the rest of the course having paved sections. This is a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) wheel measured course. The course is relatively flat. The course is about one-third grass with the rest of the course having paved sections. Registration on the day of the race, August 1st, will be from 8:30 to 9:50 a.m. in Kirby Park near the tennis courts. Souvenir T-shirts will be given to the first 120 people registered. Dogs will be allowed to walk during the event, but please contact Michael Kolinovsky BEFORE this event if you plan on bringing your dog.
There will be a raffle again this year after the race. Awards to 1st Overall Male & Female runners and to 1st in Age Group Male & Female: 15 & Under, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+
Pre-registered runners = $13.00 must be postmarked by Monday July 26th. Race Day Registration $15. All checks should be made payable to the King’s College Cross Country Team.
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: mkolinov@kings.edu
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 5/27, form/info added 6/5

 

THU AUG 5     7:00 PM
TUNKHANNOCK
P&G MEHOOPANY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JACK DANIELS MILE
Formerly B&R Distributors Triton Trot)
EVENTS: 1 MILE RUN
LOCATION: Foyer of Tunkhannock Middle School Auditorium, 200 Franklin Ave
CONTACT: Dick Daniels (570) 240-1932
BENEFITS: Triton Hose Company and Jack Daniels Memorial Scholarship
INFO: The twenty-fifth running of the P&G Credit Union Jack Daniels Mile will occur this year on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 7 P.M. It will be run in conjunction with the annual Triton Hose Company Carnival, right before the Fireman’s parade. Fun for the entire family!!! Awards will be given to the first overall male and female. An award will be given to the first fireman to finish. Awards will be given in twenty age groups. Male: 8 and under (3), 9-11 (3), 12-15 (3), 16-19 (4), 20-29 (4), 30-34 (3), 35-39 (3), 40-44 (3), 45-49 (3), 50-59 (3), 60-69 (2) and 70 and over (1).Female: 8 and under (3), 9-11 (3), 12-15 (3), 16-19 (3), 20-29 (3), 30-39 (3), 40-49 (3) and 50 and over (2) Frank J. Valvano awards for first male 190 lbs. + in masters and sub masters age groups.
Records: Open Hugh Mundy 4:20 Patty Kupstas 5:02. Masters John Serrao 4:24 Laurel Park 5:17. Fireperson Chris Hromeck 4:57 BridgetWhite 7:24
Registration will be held in the foyer of the Tunkhannock Middle School auditorium. Awards will be presented on the steps outside the entrance to the middle school auditorium. The finish line will be in the bus lane in front of the middle school. Please try and get there early because of traffic congestion and parking.
Registration fee is $10.00. Tee shirts guaranteed to the first one hundred runners.
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: dick.daniels@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 4/15

 

   LANESBORO
VIADUCT TRAIL ULTRAMARATHON
Saturday & Sunday

7 & 8

6AM

EVENTS: 100 MILES
CONTACT: Carl Albright, Matt vanLierop and David Kennedy
BENEFITS: Runners encouraged to donate to The Rail Trail Council of NEPA
INFO: This is a free race, no entry fee! Beginning at the Starrucca Viaduct in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania, the course is a series of four 25-mile out-and-back laps on a section of mostly flat, stony rail trail. The elevation is gradual, and there are two dips where trestles used to be. Registration opens December 1, 2008 but the field is limited to 30. Volunteers are encouraged to help
POSTED: 9/3/08
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SAT AUG 7     9:00 AM
LAKE WINOLA
DR. THOMAS ZUKOSKI MEMORIAL 5K RUN-WALK
EVENTS: 5K RUN/ WALK
LOCATION: Lake Winola Firehouse; 1/4 mile east of Lake Road intersection along Route 307
CONTACT: Rod Azar, 917-576-2258
BENEFITS: Dr. Thomas Zukoski Memorial Scholarship
INFO: Inaugural running of this event will take place on same day of the Lake Winola Water Carnival.
Trophies for 1st overall male & female runners and walkers ? Medals for 2nd & 3rd overall M/F runners and walkers, and top 3 M/F finishers in age groups: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+; Clydesdale (men +200 lbs); Athena (women +150 lbs); No weigh-ins will be required for Clydesdale & Athena groups.
Entry fee is $15 to register, First 100 receive a free race t-shirt
Race day registration desk is open from 7:00AM to 8:30AM, and is located near start/finish line in front of Lake Winola Firehouse.
Parking is available within the Lake Winola Fire Department parking lots
All proceeds will help fund a memorial scholarship at The Scranton Preparatory School established in the name of Dr. Thomas Zukoski.
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: rodmanazar@mac.com or meganzazar@yahoo.com
RACE COURSE:
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:
POSTED: 1/31/2010, form added 3/17, new form posted 4/17

 

SAT AUG 7     9:00AM
HAZLETON
BEWARE OF BARRACUDA OPEN
EVENTS: SWIM 200yrd-500yrd-1650yrd-2 Mile
LOCATION: Eagle Rock Resort, 1031 Valley of the Lakes
CONTACT: Rob Gould / 570-455-2046 / 570-455-9357
BENEFITS: Hazleton YMCA/YWCA Youth Swim Team
INFO: See website for details.
ENTRY FORMS:posted at events website
WEBPAGE: http://www.ymca-ywca-of-hazleton.org/triathlon/race.htm
EMAIL: robgould@hazletonymcaywca.org
RACE COURSE: as posted at events website
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 5/3

 

SAT AUG 7     10:30AM
DIMOCK
RED CROSS. ELK LAKE BENEFIT
EVENTS: 5K RUN, WALK
LOCATION: Elk Lake High School, Dimock
CONTACT: Mike Bedell 570-934-2258
BENEFITS: Local Chapter of the American Red Cross and Elk Lake Cross Country
ENTRY FORMS:
INFO: $10 if registered by 7/24, $15.thereafter. This is a senior project prepared by Michael Bedell.
EMAIL: arbedell@epix.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: click here
POSTED: 5/5

 

SAT AUG 7     10AM
LAPORTE
12th ANNUAL GRIFFIN 5K RUN & WALK
EVENTS: 5K Run, Walk
LOCATION: Lake Ave. at Beach Parking Lot. Lake Mokoma
CONTACT: Lucas Hatton 928-7207
BENEFITS: Sullivan County High School Athletic Teams
INFO: Registration Starts at 8:00 a.m. $14.00 fee includes T-shirt to first 100 registered. 3.1 miles of relatively flat course around beautiful Lake Mokoma.  The couse varies from pavement, gravel and trail. Emergency medical services are provided. Water stop at halfway point and refreshments will be provided at finish.Trophies to top 3 male and female overall, medals to top 3 M/F in age groups: 12 and under, 13-16; 17-39; 40 and over.
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: llllh@epix.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 6/18

 

WED AUG 11     6:30PM
WILKES-BARRE
GIANTS DESPAIR CHALLENGE
EVENTS: 1.1 MILE, 500 VERTICAL FEET, 22% GRADE UPHILL RUN
LOCATION: Base of Northampton St.
CONTACT: Fitness Headquarters 570-823-6694 or (570) 262-2709
BENEFITS: Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Wendy's Wonderful Kids, specializing in the adoption of older children
INFO: Starts at 6:30 at the base of the mountain, Check website or back here for more info as it becomes available. Part of the Wilkes-Barre Racing calendar.
ENTRY FORMS:
WEBPAGE: http://www.wilkesbarreracing.com/giantsDespairChallenge/index.php
POSTED: 6/11

 

SAT AUG 14     8:30AM, FUN RUN @8AM
FACTORYVILLE
CHRISTY MATHEWSON BIG 6K
EVENTS: 6K RUN/WALK & 1MI. FUN RUN/WALK
LOCATION: Keystone College
CONTACT: Denise Maleski (570) 945-3031 Ext. 239 Fax: (570) 945-7279
BENEFITS: Factorville Womens Civic League
INFO: *Mile run starts at 8am, 6k at 8:30. Entry fee is $15 and $7 for children under 12. Registration begins at 6:30 am.
Awards to top 3 place winners in the mile. The Christy Trophy to firt M/F runner and three deep in age groups 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19 and 5 years age groups to 76 and over. Awards will be announced immediately following race with a Breakfast compliments of Keystone College.
COURSE CHANGE: Race starts at original spot (Keystone College) but now runs down College Ave, through the town of Factoryville (an "out and back" course.) The course features less hills and is very walker friendly.
ENTRY FORMS:
WEBPAGE: http://www.factoryville.org/fwcl/Christy%20Mathewson%20Day.htm
EMAIL: denisem@dgkinsurance.com
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 1/21/2010, form posted 7/10

 

SAT AUG 14     9:00AM
HAZLETON
BEWARE OF BARRACUDA YOUTH TRIATHLON
EVENTS: 100/200 yard swim, 1.3/2.25 mile bike, .5/1 mile run
LOCATION: Eagle Rock Resort, 1031 Valley of the Lakes
CONTACT: Rob Gould / 570-455-2046 / 570-455-9357
BENEFITS: Hazleton YMCA/YWCA Youth Swim Team
INFO: See website for details.
ENTRY FORMS:   or  
WEBPAGE:http://www.ymca-ywca-of-hazleton.org/triathlon/race.htm
EMAIL: robgould@hazletonymcaywca.org
RACE COURSE: as posted at events website
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 5/5

 

SAT AUG 14     9:00AM
ARCHBALD
3rd ANNUAL ARCHBALD BOROUGH HEALTH AWARENESS 5K RUN/WALK
EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK
LOCATION: Archbald Borough Building
CONTACT: Lisa Paone (570) 489-4475
BENEFITS: Proceeds to benefit this year’s honoree, Jon Pulman, who is suffering from a rare neurological disorder.
INFO: **Race-Day Registration will be held from 7:30 - 8:45 at the Archbald Borough Building, which is located on Church Street in Archbald across from St Thomas Aquinas Church. T-shirts are limited on race day so register early to guarantee you get the correct size! The race will start at 9:00 AM with walkers lining up behind runners. The run/walk will start and finish at the Borough building and will take place rain or shine!
It is a flat course that utilizes part of the trail off of Laurel street. (this should be familiar to those who run the Steamtown marathon).
ENTRY FORMS:
WEBPAGE:http://www.archbaldborough.org/
EMAIL: archbaldcancer5k@hotmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 5/27

 

SAT AUG 14     9:00AM
DUSHORE
2nd ANNUAL DUSHORE FOUNDERS DAY
EVENTS: 5K WALK, RUN, 10K RUN
LOCATION: Soccer field in Dushore behind the ACE Hardware
CONTACT: Cameron Serafini (Race Director) (570) 928-9567
BENEFITS: Sullivan County Recreational Association
INFO: The Start and Finish is at the soccer field in Dushore behind the ACE Hardware. It is an out and back course. There are some steep hills on the course making it very challenging. Mile markers every mile and water stations at halfway point of 5k and 10k. Trophies for 1st place Overall finisher in 5k run, 10k run, and 5k walk. Medals for top 3 in each age division 5k run male and female 13 under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, over 50. 10k run 19 under 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, over 50.
$15.00 to Register. First 125 registered get a T-shirt. Registration will also be available on race day from 7:00-8:30 AM
ENTRY FORMS:
WEBPAGE:http://www.4scra.com/5k.htm
EMAIL: abcms@epix.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009 | newspaper report
POSTED: 6/19

 

SAT AUG 14     10:00 AM
OLD FORGE
STRIDES FOR LIVES:
TEAMING UP AGAINST CANCER
In Loving Memory of Josie Gowarty
EVENTS: 2½ MILES RUN/WALK
LOCATION: Old Forge Football Stadium. Miles Street
CONTACT: Andrea Alsalahat (570) 947-4039
BENEFITS: American Cancer Society
INFO: It is a senior project that is being held in honor of Andrea's grandmother who recently passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. The price is $12 per runner. That includes a t-shirt to the first 175 registered and a bottle of water. There will also be food and basket raffles.
Walk starts approximately 9:30, Check back for entry form.
WEBPAGE:
EMAIL: ofballer20@aol.com
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 7/13

 

SUN AUG 15     9:30AM
DALLAS TWP.
2nd ANNUAL PAUL FRIEDMAN FAMILY WALK/RUN
EVENTS: 5K
LOCATION: Anderson Sports & Health Center Misericordia University, Lake St
CONTACT: Ruth Kemmerer 570-823-5144 ext. 309 570-829-5054 fax
BENEFITS: Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley's Help Line
INFO: Help Line is a 24 hour - 365 day information and referral and crisis hotline that connects callers to community services. Check back for more info.
WEBPAGE:http://www.fsawv.org
EMAIL: fsawv.ruthkemmerer@verizon.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 4/29

 

SUN AUG 15     9:00 AM
WILKES-BARRE
NEPA CROSSFIT CHALLENGE
EVENTS: Combines running with obstacles, fitness challenges, mud, etc.
LOCATION: Martz Pavillion, Kirby Park
CONTACT: Brennan Morton at NEPA Crossfit (570) 579-3544
BENEFITS: Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley
INFO: The Ego Challenge will make athletes sprint, climb, jump, and crawl through and over 20 obstacles and landforms including mud, sand, turf, and trails. Contac Brennan or check back for additional info and entry form.
WEBPAGE:http://www.wilkesbarreracing.com
EMAIL: richpais@aol.com | brennanmorton@nepacrossfit.com
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 5/22

 

WED AUG 18     6:30PM
LEHMAN TWP.
3rd ANNUAL RUN FOR THE FALLEN
EVENTS: 5K RUN, Walkers and Bikers welcome!
LOCATION: Penn State, Wilkes-Barre Athlethic Building, Old Rte. 115
CONTACT: Alex Zubko
BENEFITS: First Lieutenant Michael J. Cleary Memorial Fund
INFO: Walkers are encouraged to participate!. The entry fee is $12 per participants, team of 5- $50. Free T-Shirt to first 50 entries Awards to team and age group winners.
On June 14, 2008, the first National Run for the Fallen began, with one mile run for each soldier who died fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom. That same year, a group of Dallas Senior High School students held a Run for the Fallen to commemorate First Lieutenant Michael J. Cleary. This year a Alex Zubko and seven other students, as part of their completion project, will hold the third annual Run for the same reason: to honor what Michael J. Cleary, and so many others, sacrificed for their country.
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: azubko@epix.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 6/10, form 7/3

 

SAT AUG 21     10:00AM
WEST HAZLETON
V.F.W. Post 8253 5K
EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK
LOCATION: 101 Winters Ave.
CONTACT: Bruce Huttenstine 570-455-4120 after 4
BENEFITS: V.F.W.Post 8253
INFO: Registration Fees: $12 per individual or $25 per immediate family, Awards are given to men/women boys/girls walk and run 1st,2nd,and 3rd place
EMAIL: bghutt@verizon.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 3/14

 

SAT AUG 21     11AM
PITTSTON
PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL 5K RUN
EVENTS: 5K RUN
LOCATION: Registration at YMCA, Finish at Bandshell
CONTACT: Jerry Mullarkey 654-4601, Jay Duffy
BENEFITS: Pittston Tomato Festival causes
INFO: Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Pittston YMCA. Runners will have full use of the Y.M.C.A. facilities the day of the race.
The Run course is relatively flat with some moderate hills. A 5k loop around the perimeter of Pittston includes running over two bridges. Streets will be traffic controlled and miles will be marked. Course begins just north of William and North Main Streets and ends at the Tomato Festival Grounds on South Main Street. See course link below or entry form. Entry fee is $10 pre-register and $12 after August 7, High School and Cross Country Runners $10 Entry Fee
Trophies to top 3 Male/Female runners, Split time at one mile, Water Station at 2 miles, Long sleeve T-shirts (limited to 1st 150 entrants) Water and Other Refreshments, Prizes Awarded After Race at The Tomato Festival Bandshell, Medals to 1st place in each age category of,14 and under,15-19, 20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-59,and 60+ Race proceeds parade. Great spectator particpation.
ENTRY FORMS:
WEBPAGE: http://www.pittstontomatofestival.com/5krun.htm
RACE COURSE:
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 4/29, form and info posted 5/29

 

SUN AUG 22     3:00PM
HAZLETON
7th ANNUAL "RUN FOR THE CANNOLI"
EVENTS: 5k RUN
LOCATION: Queen of Hearts Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, 13th and Vine Streets
CONTACT: Dino Oberto, Race Director  570-401-8168
BENEFITS: Oueen of Hearts Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church
INFO: Through the northwest section of the streets of Hazleton. Mostly flat with some short hills. Race will be held Rain or Shine. Entry fee is $15 if by 8/16, $20 thereafter. START TIME: 3:00 p.m.
Overall male/female winners receive trophy. 1st, 2nd & 3rd PLACE in AGE GROUPS TO BE AWARDED: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55 -59, 60 & over
T-shirt for all registrants. Small, Med, Large, XL. $5.00 in St. Mauro Festival food tickets to all entrants. COURSE RECORDS are: Male Jeff Skwierz 16:13 (2008) Female: Patty Fulton 19:16 (2005)
Race registration Will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in gymnasium 13th & Vine Streets, Hazleton."
This race is part of the
2010 Greater Hazleton Festival of Races
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: dlmo@ptd.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 2/8, date change and form posted 3/1

 

SUN AUG 22     7:30AM
LEHMAN
WILKES-BARRE TRIATHLON
EVENTS: 1.5K SWIM, 40K BIKE, 11K RUN
LOCATION: PENN STATE WILKES-BARRE CAMPUS
CONTACT: 570-270-4793 fax: 570-270-5515
INFO: Packet pick up on Saturday, Race starts at 7:30 am, Please check events website for all details and to confirm info posted here.
ENTRY FORMS:
WEBPAGE:http://www.wilkesbarretriathlon.com/index.htm
EMAIL: mtnbeer@aol.com
RACE COURSE: as posted at events website
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 4/12

 

SUN AUG 22     10AM
SCRANTON
SCRANTON FIREFIGHTERS/RED CROSS 5K
EVENTS: 5k RUN/WALK
LOCATION: Fire Headquarters, 500 Block, Mulberry St.
CONTACT: Jack Davis (570) 499-9765
BENEFITS: Red Cross
INFO: Medals for top three in all age groups and emergency services teams. Go to http://www.neparc.org/ for online application or race day reg. at HQ
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 7/31

 

SAT AUG 28     9AM
DRUMS
NESCOPECK STATE PARK TRAIL RUNS
EVENTS: 5 & 10K TRAIL RUN
LOCATION: Musto Evironmental Education Center. Nescopeck State Park Honey Hole Road
CONTACT: Frank Gaval (570)788-4219
BENEFITS: The American Red Cross, Hazleton Chapter
INFO: Conducted in cooperation with Insta-Results Race Management. Out and back course, rolling hills, beautiful wooded trails, mostly double track. WALKERS WELCOME!!! Awards to overall M/F and 1st M/F Master (40+). See entry form for age groups. Registration at the Musto Enviroment Education Center, starting at 8am. Entry fee is $10, without shirt, $15 with.
This race is part of the
2010 Greater Hazleton Festival of Races
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: barb123@ptd.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 3/1, form and info added 4/29

 

SAT AUG 28     9:00AM
HONESDALE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WAYNE COUNTY ,15th ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ROSES
EVENTS: 5K RUN/ WALK
LOCATION: Honesdale High School Track Complex , Terrace Street & Lakeside Dr.
CONTACT: Debby Wolf (570)224-0037 FAX- (570)253-7232
BENEFITS: Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County, PA. to help build next home.
INFO: All proceeds will go towards construction of 15th Home in Wayne County.
After race there will be an awards ceremony for runners and overall winners. T-Shirts for 1st 150 registrants. Donation: $12 pre-registration, $15 day of race. Last day for pre-registration is August 20
Starting at the Honesdale High School Track Complex off Terrace St., winding 5 Kilometers (3.1 miles) through Wayne County farmland and finishing at the Track Complex. Pre-registration is $12 by 8/19, $15 thereafter. Family Discounts available. Trophies will be awarded to the first-place- overall male and female finishers. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will receive medals in the age groups 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30- 34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION TO ALL WALKERS."
This race is part of the
WAYNE COUNTY TRIPLE CROWN
    Which include:
JUL 17- HONESDALE 25th ANNUAL DR. WILLIAM PERKINS MEMORIAL EVENTS
AUG 28- HONESDALE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WAYNE COUNTY ,15th ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ROSES
SEPT 18- WAYNE COUNTY YMCA 5K
ENTRY FORMS:AS POSTED AT EVENTS WEBSITE
EMAIL: debrawolf@pcci.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 5/31, series 6/29

 

SAT AUG 28     10AM
Tuscarora State Park near Tamaqua PA
CHRIS AND KEVIN TRUSKEY MEMORIAL RUN
EVENTS: 5K Run-Walk and 10K Run
LOCATION: Tuscarora State Park
CONTACT: Pat Truskey  386-2922
BENEFITS: Chris and Kevin Truskey Scholarship Fund
INFO: Highlights:Free food (barbeque, hot dogs, bean soup, fruit, desserts) and beverages to all runners. Over 200 door prizes. Plaques awarded to overall 5K & 10K winners, medals to other age categories. Proceeds benefit scholarships to 6 high school seniors.
EMAIL: truskey@ptd.net
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:
POSTED: 7/5

 

SUN AUG 29     9:00AM
LEHMAN
3rd ANNUAL PUMP AND FIVE-KILOMETER RUN CONTEST
EVENTS: 5K RUN + BENCH PRESS
LOCATION: Penn State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus
CONTACT: Dr. Thomas G. Winter 675-9278
BENEFITS: All fees go to Arts at Hayfield, an all-volunteer organization providing Penn State scholarships and support of the arts throughout the Wyoming Valley.
INFO: At the Summer Arts Festival. A contestant bench presses (pumps) his/her body weight or percent thereof according to the age-group (see entry form) chart, a time equal to the number of reps (0, 1, 2, …) multiplied by 15 seconds being subtracted from the subsequent 5k running time.
Awards: The overall top two male and top two female finishers in the combined pump and run contest receive significant awards: If students, $200 cash for first place and $100 cash for second place. If not students, a one-year membership in the campus’ fitness facility for first place and a one-semester membership for second place. Other leading contestants in the above-noted age groups will also receive awards: ten in the first age group and five in each of the other groups. The overall top male and female runners also receive awards: If students, $200 cash. If not students, a one-year membership in the campus’ fitness facility.
Registration, weigh-in, and lifting: 9-9:45 in the Athletics and Recreation Building.
Run, 10:00 beginning at the tennis courts, proceeding on a measured back-road course (in part that of the Winter’s End Road Race). Questions: Contact 675-9278 or txw2@psu.edu.
Includes entry to the Summer Arts Festival.
Entry fee: $2 for students, $10 for others to August 10th, $3 or $15 thereafter
ENTRY FORMS:
EMAIL: txw2@psu.edu
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
RESULTS: 2009
POSTED: 5/5

 

SUN AUG 29     10:00AM
TAYLOR
18th ANNUAL HOOK O'MALLEY
5K ROAD RACE AGAINST CANCER
EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK
LOCATION: McDADE PARK
CONTACT: Ann Marie (570)346-1828
BENEFITS: Lackawanna County Unit of the American Cancer Society
INFO: This race is a testament of the great love and devotion his family and friends have for his memory and worthy cause Hook's loss is endured knowing the lives on in our hearts and souls.
Race day registration is 8:15 to 9:45 at the park. Fee is $12 till, 8/26 and $15 day of race. T-shirts to first 50. Awards to top 3 overall M/F R/W, Top boxer award and to top 3 in age groups of 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60& over in the run.
ENTRY FORMS:
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or  
POSTED: 7/9
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MAPS TO RACE AREA- A YAHOO map link to the registration area is provided in most cases, all you have to do is enter your address should you desire to map a route to the race area. In some cases the map might be of the general vicinity, when a exact location has not been provided.
NEPARunner.com is not responsible for errors and does research the information as accurate as possible. It is not responsible for any typographical errors.
All the information is supplied as a public service from NEPARunner and no fee is made to the race director or to the persons receiving the information.