Community Events

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (CAC/NEPA) announces that the anniual Walk/Run will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.  This event will offer a 1 mile walk, 5K and 10K run!  

There will also be a free kids half mile run starting at 8:30 AM for kids aged 8 and under. 

T-Shirts are only guaranteed for pre-registered participants by May 28, 2023.

Day of registration and packet pick up will be on Sunday, June 11 starting at 8:00 AM at the Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.

This is a rain or shine event. If you elect to not participate after registering, your registration fee will be considered a donation. 

Bernie’s Run is a valued tradition celebrating our nation’s birthday since 1984. At the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, we believe strengthening people leads to a stronger, more caring community. We work with people who share our beliefs and mission and show their support by giving their time, talent, and financial support. By inspiring and involving people, we live our mission and put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The YMCA is a cause-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Every day we nurture the potential of kids, help people live healthier lives, and support our neighbors in need–because we believe in strengthening our community. Together…we build strong communities!

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPTIONS (Register before 6/20 to get a shirt!)

$20 Early Bird Until May 30
$25 June 1 – June 30

SAME DAY REGISTRATION – NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!
$30 Race Day July 4th
Same day registration opens at 7am on Public Square. 

Family Service Association of NEPA has partnered with AllOne Charities to raise funds for PA 211 NE/ Help Line!

Join us for the 15th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Walk/Run to raise funds for PA 211 NE/ Help Line! This family-friendly event will be held on Sunday, August 6 at the Friedman JCC. The purpose of this event is to shine a light on the importance of PA 211 NE/ Help Line in the communities where we live and work.

Day-of registration and packet pick-up will begin at 8 am with the race starting promptly at 9 am. Following the race, we invite you and your fellow participants and spectators to the post-race awards event which will include refreshments, music, and basket raffles. This year’s awards include:

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to overall Male and Female runners! Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with the best overall times in the following age categories:

15 & Under     16-19     20-29     30-39

40-49               50-59     60-69     70 & Up

Trophies will be awarded to overall Male and Female walkers! Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place walkers coming across the finish line.

TEAM AWARDS
The Team who has the most participants will take home the

“Anne Glauber Team Spirit” traveling trophy!

The Team that raises the most money will take home the

“Answer the Call” traveling trophy

ABOUT PA 211 NE/ HELP LINE

PA 211 NE/ Help Line is celebrating 50 years of service! It serves 17 counties as a referral service and first response point for crisis calls- it continues to be a safety net for NEPA. This service is critical to residents, communities, and service providers in providing 24/7 telephone information, referral, advocacy, and after-hour crisis support. Last year, over 100,000 families were connected to critical services through the use of PA 211 NE/Help Line.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE RACE!

For questions or Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Theresa Langan at theresa@fsanepa.org or (570) 823-5144 ext. 309.

RALLY FOR RECOVERY- 5K and 10K event
The event is located to Durty Dabbers Property in McElhattan, PA.  This beautiful, off-road trail begins at the Durty Dabbers Pavilion, takes you through the woods on the Creekside Trail to the large loop at the McElhattan Nature Park, back alongside Creekside Trail across the creek by bridge and circles back down to the pavilion.

Awards:
– Overall Male
– Overall Female

Top 1 in the following age groups both male and female
19 & Under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+

$20.00 Registration fee.  Register here 
Registration opens at 8:00am.  Race starts at 10:00am.
To receive a t-shirt, registration must be made before August 12, 2021.

To sponsor the event: Click Here.