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The Waverly Waddle

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About the Event

The Waverly Waddle is the Comm’s annual 5k Run/2 Mile Walk beginning and ending at the Waverly Community House. The “Waddle” travels an approximate 3-mile route through scenic Waverly. It takes place each year in May on the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. It is an official electronic chip-timed race with awards given out to top finishers in each age/sex division. This long-standing community event, which signals a spirited kick-off to summer, always occurs, rain or shine! Official race t-shirts are given out to those who register early. Registrations are accepted in advance and on the morning of the race until 8:45AM. Registration is required by April 20th to receive a race t-shirt.

Where: The Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, PA 18471

When: Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Check-In: 8:00-8:45 AM, on the Comm Back Lawn

Start Time: The race will begin at 9:00 AM

The Course: 5K Run (3.1 miles) through scenic Waverly or 2-Mile Walk, both options beginning and ending at the Comm.

 Advance Registration-

Adults -$25 per person
Children - Age 7-12 -$15
Children Age 0-6 are FREE
$60 for a family of up to 4 people

Day-Of Registration-

Adults -$30 per person
Children -Age 7- 12 $20
Children - Age 0-6 are FREE
$65 for a family of up to 4 people

Race Contact: Kathy Wright
Kathy@waverlycomm.org
(570) 586-8191

Races Offered

2M Walk

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

5K Run

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Waverly.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 8.9° / 20.2°
wb_sunny 6.8° / 17.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.9 /
water_drop 71.8%

About Waverly

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Waverly is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the central community within Waverly Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally called Abington Center, it was founded in the late 18th century by settlers from Connecticut, along the Warriors' Path. The population in 2024 according to World Population Review was 504, declining at a rate of -1.37% annually.

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