Admiral Stark Memorial 5k run/walk (this year name changed to Dick Daniels Memorial) and Frank J Valvano Memorial 10k run. Also, a one-mile kid's fun run!
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5K run/walk · 10k run · KIDS 1 mile fun run for 10 and under
From the Organizer
This race is held at beautiful Lake Carey! Help us kick off Lake Carey Day with a 5k run/walk and a 10k run. You will enjoy the beautiful lake views as you run - all while benefiting Lake Carey!
Race day registration is also available but t-shirts not guaranteed. Medals awarded in seven age groups and the top male and female finishers in each race. A special Frank Valvano Award given to the first 200 lb + participant in the 10 k or 5k if no other qualifiers.
Both courses are wheel measured and accurate.
**PLEASE NOTE -THE DEFAULT IS NO SHIRT. IF YOU WANT A SHIRT PLEASE CHOOSE SIZE WHEN YOU REGISTER. I WILL HAVE A FEW EXTRA!
**Dick Daniels was involved in the sport of running, this race, and Lake Carey Day for years. Unfortunately, he passed away last year. We have changed the name of the 5k to honor him.
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 Admiral Stark Memorial 5k run/walk (this year name changed to Dick Daniels Memorial) and Frank J Valvano Memorial 10k run. Also, a one-mile kid's fun run!?
- Admiral Stark Memorial 5k run/walk (this year name changed to Dick Daniels Memorial) and Frank J Valvano Memorial 10k run. Also, a one-mile kid's fun run! is a running event held in Tunkhannock, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Admiral Stark Memorial 5k run/walk (this year name changed to Dick Daniels Memorial) and Frank J Valvano Memorial 10k run. Also, a one-mile kid's fun run!?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Tunkhannock, PA at Lake Carey Station 69 (Lake Carey Fire Company), Tunkhannock, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Admiral Stark Memorial 5k run/walk (this year name changed to Dick Daniels Memorial) and Frank J Valvano Memorial 10k run. Also, a one-mile kid's fun run!?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Admiral Stark Memorial 5k run/walk (this year name changed to Dick Daniels Memorial) and Frank J Valvano Memorial 10k run. Also, a one-mile kid's fun run!
Jul 25, 2026