Date/Time: 2026-08-22 at 09:00

Location: 105 Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431

The 17th Annual Wayne County YMCA 5k Race/Walk has moved back to regular location at the Wayne Highlands Track and Field Complex for the kick off and finish of the race. This event supports our YMCA programs and members. Come join us to walk or run for the Y.

Date/Time: 2026-08-22 at 09:00

Location: Olive St - Scranton, Scranton, PA 18505

5th Annual Scranton 4 Ukraine 5K

Date/Time: 2026-08-23 at 09:00

Location: Love Rd, Scranton, PA 18508 Scranton, PA 18508 US, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Join us for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Lackawanna Heritage Trail in Scranton.
This event will include a 5K, 10K, and Fun Walk, giving runners, walkers, families, and animal lovers a chance to come together for a great cause.
All proceeds benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter and help provide food, medical care, shelter, and second chances for animals in need.
Whether you run solo, walk with friends, or form a team, your participation will make a difference for the dogs and cats of Griffin Pond.
Race day begins at 9:00 AM at the Olive Street Pavilion. Registration is $30 for the 5K, $35 for the 10K, and $30 for the Fun Walk.
Each preregistered participant will receive a Rescue Run T-shirt.

Date/Time: 2026-08-30 at 07:00

Location: 135 w point ave, Harveys Lake, PA 18618

The Wilkes Barre Triathlon was in existence for 35 years at Harveys Lake and a huge event for the entire community to be involved with, not just the athletes. This event was once a qualifier for World Championships and attracted athletes from all over the US, including professionals like Lance Armstrong and Mike Pigg. Our desire is to simplify the event and bring the tradition of triathlon back to Harveys Lake.

Date/Time: 2026-08-30 at 09:00

Location: 25 Beach House Blvd Jefferson Twp, Pa 18436, Jefferson Twp, PA 18436

A scenic 5k run/walk on the roads of Moosic Lakes. This race is organized by the Women's Club of Moosic Lakes to help support them with events for the children in the community.  A donation will be made to the Katie Hennemuth Reap’s Memorial Fund at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  Shirts are guaranteed with Registration by August 5th. Online registration will close on August 26th, we will have registration the morning of the event, the fee will be $35.

Date/Time: 2026-09-05 at 08:30

Location: 288 Calkins Road, Honesdale, PA 18431, Honesdale, PA 18431

10K at 8:30am, 5k at 9:00am on the beautiful, 300 acre, Highland Farm, home of Calkins Creamery, Pennsylvania's premier farmstead/artisan cheese producer. Enjoy cheese curds and chocolate milk at the finish. This is Wayne County's largest race, typically drawing 300+ participants annually.

Date/Time: 2026-09-05 at 09:00

Location: Mount Carmel High School 600 West 5th Street Mount Carmel, PA US 17851, Mount Carmel, PA 17851

Starting and finishing at the Mount Carmel Area Jr/Sr High School, the course will take participants on a loop through the streets and trails in and around Mount Carmel. The course features a variety of different landscapes and sites that are unique to the Community. Proceeds benefit the Mt.Carmel Area Community Center (the former Phillips Mansion).

Date/Time: 2026-09-05 at 09:30

Location: 301 lake street, dallas, PA 18612

September 5 (Sat): 51st Annual Cliff Robbins Sr. Memorial High School Cross Country Races, ​9:30am, Misericordia University, Dallas

Date/Time: 2026-09-06 at 08:00

Location: Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

NEPA’s flattest and fastest inclusive road race, The 4th Annual Wyoming Valley Run presented by Allied Services in partnership with AllOne Charities returns on Sunday, September 6, 2026. This 10-mile road race stretches from Pittston to Wilkes-Barre, featuring some of the Valley’s most iconic views along the way. Runners, walkers, and handcyclists are welcome!

Community is at the heart of The Wyoming Run. Since 2023, the race has donated over $35,000 back to local nonprofits. This year, the race will benefit The Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA, The YMCA, Luzerne County Head Start, Northeast Sight Services and Ruth’s Place (Volunteers of America Pennsylvania).

Date/Time: 2026-09-07 at 09:00

Location: Greene Lions Club, Lions Park Lane Greene, NY 13778 US, Greene, NY 13778

The Greene Labor Day 5K is a family-friendly road race held September 7, 2026, starting and finishing at Greene Lions Club Park in Greene, New York. Open to runners and walkers, the USATF-certified, chip-timed race begins at 9:00 a.m. and supports a local nonprofit that funds community enrichment programs.

Date/Time: 2026-09-12 at 09:00

Location: 20 River Street, Forty Fort, PA 18704

Preserving Our Past, One Step at a Time.

Lace up your running shoes and meet us at the Forty Fort Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for a run/walk through history. We will offer a 5K walk(with short cut), 5K run and 10K which ends with a historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house, all to raise money for the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. All are welcome! Each runner/walker who registers will receive a commemorative medal, shirt (to receive the tee shirt you must register before August 31, @ midnight). The awards and festivities will start at 11 am with live music and a food truck plus a great selection of drinks, all to take place on the cemetery grounds.

The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.

Run/Walk is benefitting the Forty Fort Cemetery Association - FortyFortCemetery.orgCemetery

Event Information

September 12, 2026 @ 9:00AM

5K Walk(with possible short cut) Fee $30, 5K Run Fee $30, 10K Fee $40.

Start / Finish - 20 River St., Forty Fort, PA

Early Registration Fee - 5K Walk Fee $25, 5K Run Fee $25, 10K Fee $35. Must be registered by August 31, 2026 @ midnight

Register before August 31, 2026 @ midnight and receive a Commemorative Race Tee

Same Day Registration opens @ 7:30am

Pre-Race Packet Pickup @ Valley Running, 900 Rutter Ave, Kingston, Pa - Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM & Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM.

All finishers 5K walk, 5k Run and 10K Run will receive an event medal.

Awards will be presented for:

5K & 10K Race - Categories Below

Overall male: Top Three

Overall female: Top Three

Male & Female 19 years old and under; Top Three

Male & Female 20 - 29 years old; Top Three

Male & Female 30 - 39 years old; Top Three

Male & Female 40 - 49 years old; Top Three

Male & Female 50 - 59 years old; Top Three

Male & Female 60 - 69 years old; Top Three

Male & Female 70 (+); Top Three

5K Walk - This one is all for fun!

Day of registrations will be 5K Walk & Run Fee is $35, 10K Run Fee is $45.

The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.

Date/Time: 2026-09-12 at 10:00

Location: 600 Front Street, Freeland, PA 18224

The Freeland YMCA will be hosting its 21st Annual Freeland YMCA Run for the Children 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12th through the Streets of Freeland. The 5K is a moderate course with some hills. All events will start and end at the Freeland YMCA. All pre-registrants for the 5K Run/Walk and Dog Jog will be guaranteed a commemorative Dri-fit T-shirt. All day of registrants will receive T-shirt while supplies last.

Date/Time: 2026-09-13 at 09:00

Location: McDadePark, 1Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507

un (or Walk) for Chase – 5K to Benefit the Chase Yarns Memorial Scholarship.

In June 2024, we experienced the unimaginable loss of our son and brother, Chase Yarns, at just 26 years old. Chase brought endless love, laughter, and kindness to everyone he met. His spirit lives on through the Chase Yarns Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Please join us for a 5K run or 2M walk to help support this fund and honor Chase’s memory.

NEW this year Kids Fun Run (Ages 0-10). Same-day Registration Only. Race will start approximately 10:30am.

Chase was a dedicated runner—part of the Abington Heights Cross Country and Track teams, a marathoner, a coach at kids’ running camps, and a supporter of others every step of the way.

Whether you run, jog, or walk, your participation helps continue Chase’s legacy and support student-athletes who share his passion and heart.

Thank you for helping us carry Chase’s spirit forward.

Date/Time: 2026-09-19 at 09:00

Location: 613 S J Strauss Lane, Kingston, Pa 18704, Kingston, PA 18704

2026 JCC Fall 5K Run/Walk

sponsored by:
Friedman Jewish Community Center and NEPA Racing

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Time: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Start and finish at The Sidney And Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center, 613 S J Strauss Lane, Kingston, Pa 18704
Beginning at the JCC, runners will go around the building, out to the sidewalks along 3rd avenue to the Kingston Rec. Continuing through the parking lot, up to the levee, keeping to the right. Continue down the levee into Kirby Park, where they will turn around and head back to Kingston Rec. After the Kingston Rec parking lot, turn left onto the sidewalk, turn left into the JCC parking lot, and straight into finish.
INFO:
Pre-registration: $30 - Register by Sunday September 6th & Receive Event Giveaway. If you register after 9/6/26 you will not recieve event giveaway.
9/7/26 to Day of Race: $35
Day of race registration will be open until 8:30 am, by original registration link and QR Code Quick Registration.
A $6 Processing Fee will be added durring checkout
Packet Pickup will begin at 7:30am @ The JCC.
Join us afterwards for 5K awards
Complete all 3 JCC 5K Race Series (June 5, September 19, November 26, 2026 for invite and exclusive Awards, Swag and Bragging Rights!
The race series benefits:
JCC Camp
JCC Camp Scholarships
Sara’s Table Food Pantry
2026 5K Series Celebration – TBA, will be December 2026
Must complete all 3 JCC Race Series 5K's to be eligible for awards and 5K Series Gift
Overall Series Awards
Most Consistent Awards
Most Improved Awards
And More!!
Sponsorships opportunities are available, please contact Crystal at c.wright@nepajca.org for sponsorship information.
Interested in Volunteering? Contact Crystal at c.wright@nepajca.org

This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Anyone who signs up and is unable to attend, their payment will be looked at as a donation.

RUNNING AWARDS:
Overall Men’s & Women’s Champions
Age Groups Male & Female- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Under 14, 14 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+

Date/Time: 2026-09-26 at 10:00

Location: 3601 Bear Creek Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Through The Woods 5K / 10K Trail Run, Walk & Hike

Bear Creek Camp

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 10:00 AM
Escape the pavement and experience the beauty of northeastern Pennsylvania like never before at the Through The Woods 5K / 10K Trail Run, Walk & Hike at Bear Creek Camp!

Whether you're chasing a new trail-running challenge, enjoying a scenic hike with friends, or looking for a family-friendly outdoor adventure, this event has something for everyone. Participants will journey through the wooded trails, rolling terrain, and natural beauty of Bear Creek Camp, taking in the sights, sounds, and fresh mountain air that make fall in NEPA so special.

Choose from a 5K Trail Run, 10K Trail Run, or a more relaxed Trail Walk & Hike. From seasoned trail runners to first-time adventurers, all ages and experience levels are welcome.

🐾 Dog Friendly – Bring your four-legged trail buddy along for the adventure!
🌲 Beautiful Woodland Trails
🏃 5K & 10K Trail Run Options
🥾 Trail Walk & Hike Option
🐕 Dog Friendly Event
🍔 Cash Lunch Available Onsite
❤️ Benefits Bear Creek Camps Non-Profit Mission

Event Details

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ Race Start: 10:00 AM
📦 Same-Day Registration & Packet Pickup: 8:30 AM
📍 Bear Creek Camp
3601 Bear Creek Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Registration

Through September 25
• 5K Run: $30
• 10K Run: $40
• Walk & Hike: $30

Race Day
• 5K Run: $35
• 10K Run: $45
• Walk & Hike: $35

A $6 processing and timing fee will be added to all registrations.

Awards

🏆 Overall Top 3 Male & Female Finishers (5K & 10K)
🏆 Age Group Awards (Male & Female) - TBD

Age Groups

Male & Female:
Under 14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Join us for a morning of trails, fresh air, community, and adventure while supporting the programs and activities that make Bear Creek Camp such a special place. Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or simply enjoying a day outdoors, you'll discover why this race is called Through The Woods.
This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Registrations from participants unable to attend will be considered a donation to Bear Creek Camp. 🌲🏃‍♀️🐕🍂

Date/Time: 2026-09-27 at 10:30

Location: 332 Wheeler Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510

Ronald McDonald House Scranton Show Your Stripes 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Historic Nay Aug Park, Scranton
Register at RMH5K.com

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Ronald McDonald House Scranton at this year's Show Your Stripes 5K, one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's favorite community races.

Inspired by the excitement of the McDonald's Monopoly promotion, this year's event combines a great 5K course with exclusive commemorative items, family activities, great food, and plenty of fun for all ages.

Registration Includes
Professionally timed 5K through Historic Nay Aug Park
Commemorative race swag bag filled with giveaways, promotional items, and special offers
Post race cookout
Specialty McDonald's beverages
Monopoly themed games and activities
Photo opportunities
Giveaways and surprises throughout the event
First 500 Registered Receive
Exclusive 40 Years Show Your Stripes commemorative striped socks
First 500 Finishers Receive
Limited edition Ronald McDonald House Scranton 40 Years commemorative finisher medal
Kids Fun Run

Bring the whole family for the FREE Kids Fun Run featuring Grimace, games, activities, prizes, and plenty of smiles.

Every registration helps Ronald McDonald House Scranton provide overnight accommodations, hospital programs, meals, transportation assistance, hospitality services, and other essential resources that help families stay close to their hospitalized child.

Join hundreds of runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and supporters as we celebrate 40 years of Family Stays.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Historic Nay Aug Park
Register today at RMH5K.com

Date/Time: 2026-10-04 at 09:00

Location: 613 S.J. Strauss Lane, Kingston, PA 18704

Ava’s Way 5K Color Run
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ Race Start: 9:00 AM
Sponsored by:
Ava’s Way & NEPA Racing
Get ready to run, walk, laugh, and get covered in color at the Ava’s Way 5K Color Run! 🎨🏃‍♀️
This isn’t your average 5K — it’s a celebration filled with energy, community, and color! Participants will make their way through the course while passing exciting color stations throughout the race, creating a fun and unforgettable experience for runners and walkers of all ages.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, jogging with friends, or walking with family, every step helps carry forward the beautiful legacy of Ava Fellerman — whose kindness, generosity, and love for others continue to inspire everyone who knew her.
❤️ Benefits

Proceeds benefit Ava’s Way and the Ava Fellerman Memorial Fund at The Luzerne Foundation.
Created by Ava’s family to continue her legacy, Ava’s Way supports an annual day of empowerment for local senior girls from Wilkes-Barre Area High School.
This special event provides young women with confidence-building experiences including:
✨ Career panels featuring local women leaders
✨ Conversations about healthy relationships
✨ Self-defense training
✨ Encouragement, resources, and support as they prepare for life after high school
Ava’s Way continues Ava’s spirit by helping others dream big, believe in themselves, and move forward with confidence.
📍 LOCATION

Start / Finish:
Friedman JCC / JCA
613 S.J. Strauss Lane
Kingston, PA 18704
💲 REGISTRATION

Early Registration:
🎨 $25 through August 20, 2026
Pre-Registration:
🎨 $30 through September 1, 2026
🎽 Register by September 1st to receive the official Limited Edition Race Tee!
Registrations after 9/1/26 will not include an event shirt.
Additional event shirts will be available during online checkout for $15 each.
September 2 through Race Day:
🎨 $35 Registration
A $6 processing / timing fee will be added during checkout.
Day-of registration will be available until 8:45 AM using the original registration link and onsite QR code for quick registration.
Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.
🕗 RACE DAY INFO

Check-in Opens: 8:00 AM
Registration Closes: 8:45 AM
Race Starts: 9:00 AM
🏆 AWARDS

Overall Awards:
🥇 Top 3 Male Finishers
🥇 Top 3 Female Finishers
Age Group Awards:
Male & Female Categories:
• 14 & Under
• 15–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70+
☀️ EVENT POLICY

This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Anyone who registers and is unable to attend will have their registration considered a donation.
📞 QUESTIONS?

Contact:
Melanie Fellerman
📧 melfell1011@gmail.com
📱 570-332-1825
Come celebrate Ava’s legacy, support an incredible mission, and help spread color, confidence, and kindness throughout our community. 🎨💜

Date/Time: 2026-10-10 at 09:00

Location: 239 S River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Join us on Sunday, October 10th, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the 5th Annual Kisses 2 Cancer 5K at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts (239 S River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA). Hosted by the Wilkes University Gold Bar Club, this event honors the legacy of Major Candice Adams Ismirle, a Wilkes alumna and Air Force officer who lost her life to triple-negative breast cancer in 2016. Proceeds from the race will benefit Relay for Life, the Valor Clinic Foundation (supporting homeless and at-risk veterans), and cadet development efforts through the Gold Bar Club. The event welcomes runners, walkers, and community supporters of all ages to come together for a meaningful cause.

Date/Time: 2026-10-10 at 09:00

Location: 20 US-11, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621

🏃‍♂️ 2026 Hunlock Creek Warrior Trail Run/Walk

Lace up and hit the trails for the 2026 Hunlock Creek Warrior Trail Run/Walk, a scenic 5K designed for runners and walkers of all levels. This first-time event supports the Hunlock Creek Historical Society, helping fund ongoing efforts to preserve local history and host meaningful community events. Founded in 2018, the Society continues to strengthen the area through education, preservation, and community involvement.
Set against the rustic backdrop of northeastern Pennsylvania, participants will enjoy a unique trail experience starting and finishing at the iconic Garden Drive-In.
📍 Event Details

Location: Garden Drive-In, 20 US-11, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Registration & Check-in: 8:00 AM
Race Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: $35 - Free Event Tee deadline 9/27/26. NO Tee after 9/27. Day of registration $40 . A $6 processing fee is added at time of checkout.
No refunds will be given. Anyone who signs up and is unable to attend, their payment will be looked at as a donation.
🏅 Awards

Overall Male & Female: Trophy winners
Age Groups: Medals awarded to top finishers in each division
🎁 Race Swag

Every participant will receive a solid lineup of goodies:
Drawstring backpack
Event t-shirt
Decal
Pen
Sticker
Whether you're chasing a PR or just enjoying a fall morning outdoors, this race blends fitness, community, and local pride into one memorable event. Come be part of the first chapter of what’s sure to become a Hunlock Creek tradition 🍂🏃‍♀️

Date/Time: 2026-10-11 at 09:00

Location: Betty Marcella Park - Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA 18704

Join us for the inaugural Forty Fort 4 Miler Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to celebrating the life of Danny Jones Jr. while raising awareness and support for those impacted by substance abuse disorder.
Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with friends, or participating in honor of a loved one, your presence helps bring hope, healing, and support to families throughout our community.

Date/Time: 2026-10-17 at 10:00

Location: 613 s.j. strauss ln, kingston, PA 18704

All proceeds from the race will directly support the construction of new homes, essential repairs, and community-building efforts. Every dollar makes a difference and every gift helps us get one step closer to our goals.

Your support will help. You can be a part of changing the reality of future generations, one family at a time. Help Habitat build homes…and hope.

Whether you're a ghost, goblin, or ghoulishly great athlete, we invite you to dress up in your spookiest, silliest, or most creative costume. Best one wins a special prize

Date/Time: 2026-10-25 at 11:00

Location: 565 mt olivet rd, Wyoming, PA 18644

Come join us for the Wyoming Valley Striders 38th Annual Fall Trail Run (age-group graded race) at 11:00 am (note earlier start time this year) on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Frances Slocum State Park in Wyoming.

This race is contested over a challenging, primarily grass and earth trail through the park. Click for course map.

Take our age-group handicap format poll! Your feedback will help us shape future events.

Date/Time: 2026-11-08 at 09:00

Location: susquehanna, Shickshinny, PA 18655

Save the date: November 8, 2026!
Registration closes Friday at noon!
Celebrate 50 years with us—run our 20K on November 9, 2025!

Date/Time: 2026-11-08 at 09:10

Location: susquehanna warrior trail, shickshinny, PA 18655

Save the date: November 8, 2026!
Registration closes Friday at noon!
Celebrate 50 years with us—run our 5K on November 9, 2025!
Our 2nd Annual 5K race is happening alongside our 20K Run on November 9th at the Susquehanna Warrior Trail in Shickshinny.

Date/Time: 2026-11-26 at 09:00

Location: 613 S.J. strauss Ln, kingston, PA 18704

Start and finish at The Sidney And Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center, 613 S J Strauss Lane, Kingston, Pa 18704

Date/Time: 2026-12-31 at 16:00

Location: 59 parry st, Luzerne, PA 18709

Race Check-in Begins 12/31 @ 2:30pm
Race starts @ 4pm. Start / Finish - 59 Parry St, Lurzerne, PA 18709.
There is limited onsite parking for about 125 cars. Overflow parking is available in downtown Luzerne, side streets and at the shopping center near McDonalds. Please be respectful of the residents and businesses and do not block any driveways.