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 29

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

Race Day Info

Run/Walk Start Time: Tuesday, July 4th - 8:30am

Run/Walk Start Location: Intersection of Market & River Street (near Market St. Bridge)

Kids Fun Run Start Time: Tuesday, July 4th - 9:15am

Kids Fun Run Start Location: Intersection of South Main & Ross Street (Register at the YMCA)

ATTENTION: Pets are NOT allowed on race course.

PACKET PICK UP: T-shirts & bibs can be picked up July 1, 2 & 3rd at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Front Desk. Friends and family can pick up other participants' packets. All packets will be signed for and are no longer the responsibility of the YMCA once picked up. Please be sure to protect your bib and do not fold it.

Competition Categories

Overall Men’s & Women’s Champions 1st, 2nd & 3rd in both the Run and Walk

Overall Largest Team (To join a team please add your team’s name at registration with proper spelling and capitalization to be sure you are added to the team)

Age Groups Awards to Top 3 Runners & Top Walker Men's & Women's)

 10 & Under

 11-14

 15-19

 20-24

 25-29

 30-34

 35-39

 40-44

 45-49

 50-54

 55-59

 60-69

 70-up

Race Results: Bernie's Memorial 3 Mile Run/Walk Live Results

T-Shirts

T-shirt deadline June 20 at 11:59 PM

Sizes - Youth S  Youth M  Youth L

Adult: S  M  L  XL XXL

 Kid's 1/2 Mile Chalk Run

Ages 2 to 10 years

$5 fee for kids chalk run participants. 

T-shirts for participants who pre-register by 6/20

Medals awarded to all finishers

Runners need to be at the starting line at 9am

Pre-registration closes 6/29

Same day registration for the Kids Chalk Run takes place at 845am. Please arrive by 9:00am to be sure to have your child registered in time to race.

Awards

Award Ceremony will begin at 10am