18TH Annual
18th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk / Run is a running race on August 2, 2026 in Wilkes Barre, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Place
613 S J Strauss Lane
Kingston, PA US 18704
Description
Race Location:
Sidney and Pauline Friedman JCC
613 S.J. Strauss Lane
Kingston, PA 18704
Registration Fee: $25 per person
A FREE noncompetitive fun run for children ages 10 and under plus a Family Fun Day will be held that day. Visit us at www.facebook.com/fsanepa for more info!
Registration: Day of registration will be from 8:00 to 8:45 AM. Registration will be $30 the day of the race.
Awards: Medals will be awarded to overall Male and Female runners. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, with best overall times in eight age categories.
15 & Under
16-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & Up
Medals will be awarded for first place overall Male and Female walkers. Medals will also be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place walkers.
About Pauly Friedman: Pauly Friedman was a Board Member at Family Service Association of NEPA (FSA). She served as Board Chair from 1988 through 1990 and organized the first fundraiser for FSA in modern history. Pauly also formed the Friends Committee, the volunteering fundraising arm of FSA. The Walk/Run is in memory of Pauly and her commitment to families. Proceeds raised from this event will benefit PA 211 NE/Help Line, Pauly's favorite program at FSA.
About PA 211 NE/Help Line: PA 211 NE/Help Line is a program run by Family Service Association of NEPA serving 17 counties as an information and referral service and first response point for crisis calls, available 24/7/365. While many calls in recent months have been COVID-19 related, we are also receiving calls for help with utility assistance, food banks, emergency housing, child abuse/neglect, mental health, substance abuse, victim services, aging services and volunteer opportunities. All calls are free and confidential. Last fiscal year, 211/Help Line handled 96,408 callers. To access 211/Help Line, simply dial 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898211 or visit pa211ne.org.
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Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Sunday, 8/2
High
82°
Low
69°
Conditions
Patchy fog then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
80%
Wind
3 to 9 mph
Host City
Population
44,217
as of 2023
City Elevation
542 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 97 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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18th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk / Run
Aug 2, 2026