Wyoming Valley Striders 20K Run

Celebrate our 51st year with us—run our 20K on November 8, 2026!

- April 1, 2026 through August 14:
(receive a commemorative hoodie race day)
WVS members $27, non-members $33

- August 15 to October 11:
(receive a commemorative hoodie race day)
WVS members $32, non-members $38

- October 12 to November 6:
(does NOT include a hoodie race day)
WVS members $32, non-members $38

This race is happening alongside our new 5K on the same day. 

• See above pre-entry fee details!

  • WVS members were emailed the discount code in the November and February newsletters.

    (Our race discount codes are for current members of the WVS and should not be shared.)  

  • Non-members can purchase for $12 a membership in the store and then receive an email reply with the race discount code to use during race registration.

• Race fee includes a commemorative hoodie for entrants who register by end of day on October 11, 2026. 

• Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted.

• Online registration will close Friday, November 6, 2026 at noon. 
  
  

• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Race Day

• Pre-entry packet pick-up will begin at 7:15 am under the pavilion at Oak & North Canal Streets. 

  (Follow Rt. 11 into Shickshinny and turn onto Oak Street) Directions

Start

• Race start is at 9:00 am. 

• This race will be chip timed.

Course

• Out and back on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.

Hydration:

• Water station will be at mile 4 and 8.

• Individual water bottles will be available at the finish.

Note

• If the race is cancelled due to any directives by the hosted facility, or the WVS, 2026 pre-entries will be deferred to next year. No refunds will be given. 

• This race is open to anyone. You do not need to be a WVS member to run. You can however become a member or renew your membership during the checkout process. Online memberships are $12 per year. Membership cards are sent within a week of receipt or given race day if received 14 days prior to event or not yet expired.  

• Non-members can purchase for $12 a membership in the store and then receive an email reply with the race discount code to use during race registration.

   

• The race directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.

Race fee includes a commemorative hoodie for entrants who register by end of day on October 11, 2026. 
(We are unable to hold or mail hoodies not picked up on race day. Please make arrangements if you are unable to attend the race.)

The Wyoming Valley Striders 7th Annual Vince Wojnar Triple Crown features the following in-person 2026 races:

• Winter’s End 4.5 Mile Run (March 22)

• Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run (April 26)

• 20K Run (November 8). 

Cash prizes and participation rewards will be given! Any runner who competes in and finishes all three races will receive this year's exclusive Triple Crown gift: a commemorative Frank Shorter Running Gear long-sleeve tech tee. Visit the series website for more information.

Runners are not allowed to be accompanied by animals.

Baby strollers of any type are not permitted.

Awards ceremony will begin at approximately 11:30am. Awards will be given to the top male and female overall, as well as the top 3 males and top 3 females in each age group.

AGE GROUP AWARD CATEGORIES

Men

• 19 & under
• 20 - 29
• 30 - 34
• 35 - 39
• 40 - 44
• 45 - 49
• 50 - 54
• 55 - 59
• 60 - 64
• 65 - 69
• 70 & over

Women

• 19 & under
• 20 - 29
• 30 - 34
• 35 - 39
• 40 - 44
• 45 - 49
• 50 - 54
• 55 - 59
• 60 - 64
• 65 - 69
• 70 & over

Complete results will be posted here on RunSignup.com, on the WVS website, and on WVS Facebook.

For a complete list of our races for the year, click here.