WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run – Wilkes Barre, PA 2026

Date
April 26, 2026
Location
Wilkes Barre, PA
Venue
Kirby Park
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
Wyoming Valley Striders 51st Annual Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run
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The WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run is a 5-mile running race held in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on April 26, 2026. The event takes place at Kirby Park and starts at 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $25 to $30, making it an affordable option for runners looking to add a spring race to their schedule. The April timing positions it as a solid early-season 5-miler for building fitness or testing recent training blocks before summer racing begins.

From the Race Organizer
Early bird rate has been extended for one week. Entry fee will increase on April 8! Sign up now and save! Join us on April 26, 2026 for our Cherry Blossom 5 Miler and celebrate spring in NEPA! This exciting event will take place at Kirby Park, timed perfectly with the stunning cherry trees in full bloom. Be sure to check out the Cherry Blossom Festival happening in the park this weekend! Registration Pre-entry fee: WVS members $20, non-members $25 Price increases 4/1/26: WVS members $25, non-members $30 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. Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted. Online registration will close Friday, April 24, 2026 at noon. Registration is non-refundable

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run – Wilkes Barre, PA 2026?

WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run – Wilkes Barre, PA 2026 takes place on April 26, 2026. The race is held in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Where is WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run – Wilkes Barre, PA 2026 held?

WVS Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run – Wilkes Barre, PA 2026 is held at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

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