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North Pocono Runners 10 Years Running Strong 10K

Date
May 23, 2026
Distance
10K

From the Organizer

Come celebrate the North Pocono Runners Kids running clubs 10 years of running! 


Parking will be available at the Crossroad Assembly Church on 435 and on Old State Road across from the Yknot.

Awards will begin at 11am at the Yknot, stop in for some after run celebrating, awards and basket raffle prizes.

Awards to be given:

1st overall Male and Female

1st and 2nd place to be awarded for each age group for both male and female :

12-15      16-19       20-24      25-30      31-35      36-40

41-45      46-50       51-55      56-60      61-65      66-70

71+

Although we are a kids running club it is recommended that kids under the age of 12 do not run this mileage yet, this event will be more for the teen and adult running community.

Distances & Pricing

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the North Pocono Runners 10 Years Running Strong 10K?
North Pocono Runners 10 Years Running Strong 10K is a running event held in Elmhurst, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the North Pocono Runners 10 Years Running Strong 10K?
Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Elmhurst, PA at Old State Rd, Elmhurst, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the North Pocono Runners 10 Years Running Strong 10K?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

North Pocono Runners 10 Years Running Strong 10K

May 23, 2026

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