Wyoming Valley Striders 20K Run
Wyoming Valley Striders 20K Run is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Shickshinny, PA, with an entry fee of $33.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (108 days to go)
- Price
- $33
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate our 51st year with us—run our 20K on November 8, 2026!
- April 1, 2026 through August 14:
(receive a commemorative hoodie race day)
WVS members $27, non-members $33
- August 15 to October 11:
(receive a commemorative hoodie race day)
WVS members $32, non-members $38
- October 12 to November 6:
(does NOT include a hoodie race day)
WVS members $32, non-members $38
This race is happening alongside our new 5K on the same day.
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See above pre-entry fee details!
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WVS members were emailed the discount code in the November, February, and April newsletters.
(Our race discount codes are for current members of the WVS and should not be shared.)
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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.
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Race fee includes a commemorative hoodie for entrants who register by end of day on October 11, 2026.
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Runners must pre-register online. Race day entries will not be accepted.
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Online registration will close Friday, November 6, 2026 at noon.
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Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Race Day
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Pre-entry packet pick-up will begin at 7:15 am under the pavilion at Oak & North Canal Streets.
(Follow Rt. 11 into Shickshinny and turn onto Oak Street) Directions
Start
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Race start is at 9:00 am.
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This race will be chip timed.
Course
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Out and back on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.
Hydration:
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Water station will be at mile 4 and 8.
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Individual water bottles will be available at the finish.
Note
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If the race is cancelled due to any directives by the hosted facility, or the WVS, 2026 pre-entries will be deferred to next year. No refunds will be given.
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This race is open to anyone. You do not need to be a WVS member to run. You can however become a member or renew your membership during the checkout process. Online memberships are $12 per year. Membership cards are sent within a week of receipt or given race day if received 14 days prior to event or not yet expired.
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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.
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The race directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
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
51°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Benton 3 Ne, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shickshinny, PA
City Elevation
1,040 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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108
Days to train
- Race
- Wyoming Valley Striders 20K Run
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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Coming Up
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Wyoming Valley Striders 20K Run
Nov 8, 2026