18th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk / Run

Race Location

Sidney and Pauline Friedman JCC

613 S.J. Strauss Lane

Kingston, PA 18704

Registration Fee

Cost: $25 per person

A FREE noncompetitive fun run for children ages 10 and under plus a Family Fun Day will be held that day. Visit us at www.facebook.com/fsanepa for more info!

Registration

Day of Registration: 8:00 to 8:45 AM

Cost on Race Day: $30

Awards

Categories: Medals will be awarded to overall Male and Female runners.

• Age Groups: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with best overall times in eight age categories:
• 15 & Under: Yes
• 16-19: Yes
• 20-29: Yes
• 30-39: Yes
• 40-49: Yes
• 50-59: Yes
• 60-69: Yes
• 70 & Up: Yes

Medals will also be awarded for first place overall Male and Female walkers, as well as for the 2nd and 3rd place walkers.

About Pauly Friedman

Pauly Friedman was a Board Member at Family Service Association of NEPA (FSA). She served as Board Chair from 1988 through 1990 and organized the first fundraiser for FSA in modern history. Pauly also formed the Friends Committee, the volunteering fundraising arm of FSA. The Walk/Run is in memory of Pauly and her commitment to families. Proceeds raised from this event will benefit PA 211 NE/Help Line, Pauly's favorite program at FSA.

About PA 211 NE/Help Line

PA 211 NE/Help Line is a program run by Family Service Association of NEPA serving 17 counties as an information and referral service and first response point for crisis calls, available 24/7/365.

• Recent Calls: Many calls in recent months have been COVID-19 related: we also receive calls for help with utility assistance, food banks, emergency housing, child abuse/neglect, mental health, substance abuse, victim services, aging services, and volunteer opportunities.
• Free and Confidential: All calls are free and confidential.
• Volume: Last fiscal year, 211/Help Line handled 96,408 callers.
• Access: To access 211/Help Line, simply dial 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898211 or visit pa211ne.org.

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Race Details

The 18th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk / Run will take place on 2026-08-02 at 613 S J Strauss Lane, Wilkes Barre, PA.

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