WED SEPT 1     6:45PM MESHOPPEN 16th ANNUAL WISNOSKY JEWELRY ?K GEM FAIR RUN

EVENTS: DISTANCE TBD - RUN LOCATION: Wyoming County Fair Grounds, Rt 6 West, 2 miles west of Meshoppen CONTACT: Ed Hetzel (570)909-8994 INFO: "The 29th annual Wyoming County Fair 5k X-Country Run for the 12th year, this race is sponsored by Wisnosky Jewelers located on Route 6 in Tunkhannock. It is held in conjunction with the annual Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair. The fairgrounds are located just off Route 6W, 2 miles north of Meshoppen, or 11 miles northwest of Tunkhannock. Fun for the entire family!!!!!!! This race in the past has been a 5k, but this year its distance and discription is to be determined. Please check back for more details and entry form. EMAIL: edwardh4@epix.net DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 6/24

DALLAS 36th CLIFF ROBBINS SR. MEMORIAL HS XC INVITATIONAL
Saturday September 4 9:30am	EVENTS: HS INVITATIONAL LOCATION: Misericordia University CONTACT: Vince Wojnar 474-5363 or 574-6911 INFO: This event attracts upwards to 1000 Junior High and Senior High runners from all sections of NE Pennsylvania and beyond, Acts as opening for the upcoming Fall Cross Country season. By Invitation only not open to public runners. This years event has been moved to Misericodia University in Dallas POSTED: 1/2/10
2009 RESULTS

SAT SEPT 4     7:30 AM -PENDING WILKES-BARRE "WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS" HALF MARATHON

EVENTS: 13.1 MILE LOCATION: River St. Wilkes-University CONTACT: Rich Pais/ Reg Thomas BENEFITS: Proceeds from this race will go to support Wendy's Wonderful Kids at the Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley. INFO: The Wendy's Wonderful Kid's Half Marathon and 10k is in downtown Wilkes Barre. The course is a flat, fast and shaded two loop circuit through historic and residential communities, Wilkes University, and Kings College. There will be live music on course and the race is part of the Wilkes Barre Health and Fitness Festival occuring all day Friday and Saturday. Attention Family and Friends: During and after the race, family and friends can enjoy the River Commons Park, watch live kayak racing on the river, have breakfast in downtown Wilkes Barre, participate in children’s activities near the start/finish line, or check out the health food vendors and fitness expo at Public Square. Racers will pass within a block of the start/finish line three times during the half marathon and twice during the 10K. Stay the afternoon and watch the State Championship Criterium Cycling Race through the heart of downtown Wilkes Barre. REGISTRATION: as posted at events website WEBPAGE: http://www.wilkesbarreracing.com EMAIL: revreg@ptd.net RACE COURSE: POSTED: 2/23, COURSE MAP, REGISTRATION AND INFO 4/15

SAT SEPT 4     7:00 PM WILKES-BARRE WET PAINT MILE

EVENTS: 1 MILE LOCATION: River St. Wilkes-University CONTACT: Rich Pais/ Reg Thomas BENEFITS: Wendy's Wonderful Kids (Adoption Program) INFO: Check back for more info and entry on this the inaugural event. WEBPAGE: http://www.wilkesbarreracing.com EMAIL: revreg@ptd.net POSTED: 2/27

MON SEPT 6     9:30AM WILKES-BARRE 3rd ANNUAL CANDLEHOUSE 5K

EVENTS: 5K RUN LOCATION: Kirby Park CONTACT: Sally Kinney BENEFITS: Candlehouse INFO: Check back for more details and entryform. DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 4/21

FRI SEPT 10     6:30PM BLOOMSBURG THE MARKET STREET MILE

EVENTS: 1 Mile, 1/2 Mile (6-10 yrs), 1/4 Mile (5 and under) LOCATION: Race Day registration at Bloomsburg Town Park, Market Street CONTACT: Bernard Empie / 570-389-4891 / 570-389-2099 BENEFITS: Bloomsburg University Runners Athletic Scholarships INFO: Starts at Town Fountain and finishes at Town Park. Kids races are loops in Town Park.  First 150 registered are guaranteed an Official race shirt. See entry form for registration fees and age groups Mile race @ 6:30 , kids races at 6:45 & 6:55 ENTRY FORMS: WEBPAGE: http://www.buhuskies.com/index.aspx?path=wcross EMAIL: bempie@bloomu.edu DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 6/30

SAT SEPT 11     10:00AM, (kids at 9:30) HAZLETON RUN FOR THE GOLD

EVENTS: 5K RUN, WALK & KIDS RUN LOCATION: YMCA/YWCA Church St. CONTACT: Melissa Miller 455-2046, Fax 455-9357 BENEFITS: Hazleton YMCA/YWCA Youth Scholarship Fund INFO: Start and Finish at the YMCA, gentle climb, early on with fast 1.5 mile to finish. Water on course. For runner’s safety, NO strollers, pets, bikes, roller blades permitted. Course is open to controlled traffic. Note: Any walker found running will be disqualified! Age Groups and Awards: Overall male and female runners receive a $100.00 bond and plaques. Medals will be awarded to the MALE and FEMALE runners in the following age groups: 15 and under (3), 16-19 (3), 20-24 (3), 25-29 (3), 30-34 (3), 35-39 (3), 40-44 (3), 45-49 (3), 50-54 (3), 55-59 (3), 60- 64 (3), 65-69 (2), 70 and over (1). Also, the first five male and female walkers receive a medal. All participants in the Kids Run will receive an award and a fun prize of their own. All entrants will receive free use of YMCA facilities for the day and post race refreshments, snacks and random drawings and raffles. Race Background: Kick-off event for Hazleton Funfest Weekend. So after the event, stay in Downtown Hazleton for the food, music, sights and sounds that Funfest offers! All proceeds of the run will go to the benefit the Hazleton YMCA & YWCA Youth Scholarship Program. This program’s goal is to help underprivileged children in our area participate in Y activities where we build strong Spirit, Mind and Body. This race is part of the 2010 Greater Hazleton Festival of Races ENTRY FORMS:   or   WEBPAGE: http://www.ymca-ywca-of-hazleton.org EMAIL: melissamiller@ymca-ywca-of-hazleton.org RACE COURSE: GMAP DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 7/3

SAT SEPT 11     8:30AM SCRANTON RACE FOR THE CURE

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK, 1 MILE FUN WALK LOCATION: Starts near Lackawanna & Wyoming Ave CONTACT: 1-800-650-CURE BENEFITS: Susan G. Komen for the Cure® INFO: Extremely large turnout for this charity event. T-shirts available to first 6,000 participants, Entry fee is $30, online eregistration is available. $15 for seniors, $20 students, $5 for children 12 & under, check website for more info and particulars such as start, packet pickup. Volunteers can always be used. ENTRY FORMS:   or   online registration via website VOLUNTEER: http://www.komennepa.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/volunteer/ WEBPAGE: NEPA KOMEN WEBSITE, RACE EMAIL: dwoody@komennepa.org RACE COURSE: DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: RESULTS: 2009 Times-Leader Report POSTED: 7/11, Replaced wrong result link 7/21

SUN SEPT 12     9am FOREST CITY D&H RAIL/TRAIL HALF MARATHON

EVENTS: 13.1 MILES LOCATION: FOREST CITY TRAILHEAD CONTACT: Kirk Newsom 679-9300 BENEFITS: The D&H Distance Run benefits the resurfacing of the next ten miles of trail from Herrick Center to Thompson. INFO: The 13.1 mile race will be an ‘out and back’ run on the D&H Rail-Trail from Forest City to Union Dale. The trail is approximately 15 feet wide and recently resurfaced with fine crushed stone, for a superb running surface. The course is basically flat with a slight upgrade going northward and a slight downgrade for the return and finish. Water stations will be approximately every 2 miles. Post race food will be available. The race is a great tune-up for those training for the Steamtown Marathon and a great race for those attempting longer distance runs. $40 postmarked by August 20th, $55 thereafter (T-shirt/size not guaranteed). Field limited to 325. Runners — Top 3 Male & Female Overall Top 3 in age divisions Male & Female, 18-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-59,60-64, 65-69, 70+ Masters Top 3 Male & Female, No duplicate awards. Walkers welcome (no awards for walkers) NOT RUNNING??? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! All volunteers will receive a great T-shirt! Please call the Rail-Trail office at 570.679.9300 to volunteer. All runners and volunteers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Forest City. If you make a donation, you'll be entered into a raffle for some great prizes! You can register online at GetMeRegistered.com (use link below). Chip timing by Fast Finishes! ENTRY FORMS: or WEBPAGE: http://www.nepa-rail-trails.org/marathon.html EMAIL: trails@nep.net DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: from events website. RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 1/2/2010, Entry form and additional info posted 6/1, Online registration link, and more info, 7/19

SAT 18 SEPT     9:00am MILFORD 7th ANNUAL JAMES C BURNS III MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK, KIDS FUN RUN LOCATION: Milford Ball Park, 3rd St & E High St CONTACT: 845-551-4258 BENEFITS: James C Burns III Memorial Scholarship INFO: 5K Run/Walk  9:00am Kids race at 9:45am Milford Ball Park. James C Burns was a local scout master in Milford, PA who passed away in 2001. His family initiated this event to raise money for a scholarship awarded each year to a deserving high school senior. The 5K Run/Walk is a USATF-sanctioned and officially timed course through the streets of Milford Borough. The course begins and ends at the Milford Ball Park. ENTRY FORMS: as posted at events website WEBPAGE: http://jcbiiimemorial5k.tripod.com EMAIL: jcbiiimemorial5k@verizon.net RACE COURSE: as posted at events website DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   RESULTS: 2009 POSTED: 4/10

SAT SEPT 18     9:00AM HONESDALE WAYNE COUNTY YMCA 5K RUN/WALK

EVENTS: 5k RUN/WALK & KIDS FUN RUN LOCATION: Honesdale High School Sports Complex Terrace St & Lakeside Drive CONTACT: Wayne County YMCA 570-253-2083 BENEFITS: Wayne County YMCA INFO: Race will feature an on road off road course, will be the 3rd leg of the Triple Crown, following the Perkins Run & Habitat for Wayne County 5K. Check back for more info/entry form or check event website link at a later date. 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 WEBPAGE: http://YMCAWayne.com EMAIL: wcymca@ptd.net DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 6/29

MOSCOW MOSCOW HALF MARATHON SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Sunday September 19 7:30 AM	EVENTS: 13.1 MILE RUN AND RELAY POSTED: 2/4/10, posted as canceled 7/18

WILKES-BARRE PAULA'S WALK/LUPUS LOOP 5K WALK/RUN
Sunday September 26 11:00 AM	EVENTS: 5K RUN/ WALK LOCATION: Kirby Park CONTACT: Janice Liddic 570-558-2008 fax 570-558-2009 BENEFITS: Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania INFO: Registration begins at 9:30. Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male & Female, Medals Top 2 Finishers in 11 age categories. Check back for more info and entry form. POSTED: 1/30/10
2009 RESULTS

SAT SEPT 25     9:00AM PITTSTON GREATER PITTSTON YMCA RUN FOR RUN

EVENTS: 5K RUN/WALK LOCATION: Pittston YMCA, 10 N. Main St. CONTACT: Debby Mendicino, (570) 655-2255 BENEFITS: Greater YMCA INFO: Check back for more info and entry form on the first running of this event or check website as the race nears. WEBPAGE: http://www.GreaterPittstonYMCA.org DIRECTIONS TO EVENT:   or   POSTED: 5/28

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