2026 - Run the River
2026 distances
Running
Kids Marathon
Kids will run 25 miles on their own before hand and then the final 1.2 miles on race day to finish the entire marathon.
Marathon - Early Start
Not eligible for age groups or overall awards
Marathon
4 Person Marathon Relay
Relay segments are 8.1 miles, 7.6 miles, 4.0 miles, and 6.5 miles in length. Every team needs 4 registrations, although someone can register multiple times if they are running multiple legs.
Half Marathon
out & back course
5k
out & back course
5K Run
Kids Fun Run + Walk
1.25 mile Fun Run for kids 12 and under. Same distance walking option also available to all ages!
Race date Weather
Conditions on April 17, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Wilkes-Barre
Run the River takes place in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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