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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 18 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tunkhannock, PA
Population
1,665
as of 2023
Elevation
616 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 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!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 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
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 race held in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- 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, Pennsylvania at Lake Carey Station 69 (Lake Carey Fire Company), Tunkhannock, PA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
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