WVS Annual Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run/Tim Thomas Memorial/1 Mile Fun Walk
WVS Annual Cherry Blossom 5 Mile Run/Tim Thomas Memorial/1 Mile Fun Walk
( 2 reviews )-
Wilkes-Barre ,
Pennsylvania,
United States - May
- 5 miles/8K
- Road Race
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This was my first race last year. I wanted to do it again this year to start my running season off.
Registration was super easy online. Check in at the race took all of about 2 minutes and instead of a shirt they had either a coffee mug or wine glass to choose from!
The course was around a local park (2 laps) then down a mostly paved path, then over a bridge and back. A few hills but nothing crazy. It was a cold and wet morning so there was some mud to deal with but that just added to the excitement!
Crossing the finish line I was pretty happy with my performance. Not quite as quick as I had hoped, but not bad! I shaved 13 minutes off of my time last year! And placed 3rd in my age group!
Post race goodies were typical bananas, bagels, donuts, and other assorted goodies. It was a nice gathering of fellow runners from around the area.
I'd recommend this race to anyone who wants a stress free racing experience and ready to break out past the 5k mark!