WVS Winter’s End 4.5 Mile Run | Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Dallas
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM
The WVS Winter’s End 4.5 Mile Run at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Dallas takes place on Sunday, March 22 at 11 AM. This long-running Wyoming Valley Striders tradition marks the start of the club’s racing season and welcomes runners to a scenic 4.5 mile route through rolling hills near campus.
All participants must pre-register online, as race day registration is not offered. Packet pickup opens at 9:30 AM in the campus Commons. The first 200 participants will receive a commemorative gaiter.The race is chip timed and follows a well loved course used annually for the Winter’s End event.
Awards are given to the top male and female overall, along with medals for the top three in each age group. Safety guidelines prohibit strollers and animals on the course. This event is the first race of the WVS Vince Wojnar Triple Crown.The series includes the Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run on April 26 and the 20K Run on November 8. Cash and participation prizes are awarded at the end of the series.
This welcoming spring season opener invites both members and non members to enjoy a classic WVS race experience and celebrate decades of local running history.
The registration fee is $25 for WVS members and $30 for non-members. Registration closes Friday, March 20, 2026 at noon.
