Bernie's Memorial 3 Mile Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

Friday, July 4, 2025

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!

Race Day Info:

• Attention: Pets are NOT Allowed on race Course!
• Run/Walk Start Time: Friday, July 4th - 8:30am
• Run/Walk Start Location: Public Square - New Starting Location
• Free Kids Fun Run Start Time: Friday, July 4th - 9:15am. Open to ages 2-10
• Kids Fun Run Start Location: Intersection of South Main & Ross Street (Register at the YMCA)
• Packet Pickup - 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. 
• Register before 6/20/25 @ midnight and receive a Commemorative Race Tee (image coming soon). Sizes Youth S, M, L & Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • $25 - Early Registration Until 5/31/25
  • $30 - Registration 6/1/25 - 6/30/25
  • $35 - Day of Race. Same day registration opens at 7:30am on Public Square. 
  • A $6 processing & timing fee will be added during checkout. 
• Age Groups Male & Female: 10 & Under, 11-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
• Awards:
  • Overall Male / Female Champions 1st, 2nd & 3rd in both Run & 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 Runners & Top Walker Men's & Women's
  • Ceremony will begin @ 10am

• Free Kid's 1/2 Mile Chalk Run
  • Ages 2 to 10 years
  • T-shirts for participants who pre-register by 11:59pm 6/20
  • Medals awarded to all finishers
  • Runners need to be at the starting line at 9am
  • 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.

• No refunds will be given.  Anyone who signs up and is unable to attend, their payment will be looked at as a donation.

Parking

Plan to access the Intermodal parking garage from Washington Street. Leave early and plan for road closures. Driving access to the YMCA, parts of South Main Street and Public Square will begin closing at 7:30am.

Course Map

Event Photos