Races

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run – Run Bold. Run Lucky. Run Strong. 🍀 Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with more than just luck — celebrate it with Pride! Choose one of two T-shirt Designs:- St. Patrick with Beer: Our exclusive Kelly Green performance tee features an intricate, art-inspired design that commands attention. Ornate gold detailing, dynamic movement, and bold St. Patrick’s Day elements come together in a rich, eye-catching composition that stands out against the vibrant green backdrop. It’s more than a race shirt — it’s a statement piece. - Leprechaun with Clover: The shamrocks, Celtic design, and bold green-and-gold palette instantly scream St. Patrick’s Day!Our St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run is your chance to chase your goals, conquer your miles, and earn your pot of gold the only way that matters: one determined step at a time. Whether you're running your fastest 5K yet or simply getting out there to move, this run is about heart, resilience, a

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish. Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.  Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, brace

The 13th edition of the Scranton Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, beginning and ending at PenFed Credit Union Field at Memorial Stadium. The goal of the race is to provide a superior event highlighting the local area and in doing so, bring increased exposure and revenue for local businesses.    Please note the start times for the half marathon run (8:00 AM) and the half marathon walk (6:45 AM).   ***BACK FOR 2026 - Run/Walk Category We're pleased to offer a new run/walk category for the half marathon. Please select this option when registering if you plan on doing a combination of both running and walking on the course. As a run/walker, you will start at 8 AM with the run and will be timed as a runner. If you will be only walking the course, please select the Half Marathon Walk tab when registering.    ***Half Marathon Cutoff Time – In the interest of safety and to allow city streets to reopen as scheduled, the racecourse will remain open to all participan

The Office 5K is a road race in Scranton, PA that passes sites featured on NBC’s “The Office.” Participants can dress up as their favorite Office character for fun and prizes. Walkers can enjoy a modified 1 mile course with special activities along the way. The race begins at 1pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 523 Linden Street in Scranton, in front of Backyard Ale House. Participants can pick up their race bibs, tee shirts, and race info at Cooper’s Seafood House (701 N. Washington Avenue) on May 1 from 5-7pm. (These items are also available day of the race.) A block party and awards ceremony will be held immediately following the event. Participants who register by April 19 are guaranteed a shirt. More info about the race can be found at theoffice5k.com. Race proceeds benefit Valley In Motion, a non-profit strengthening sense of community across the Lackawanna Valley. More information about VIM at www.valleyinmotion.org or on Facebook and Instagram at @valleyinmotion. Packet Pick-Up

Please join us as we race to feed our neighbors.  Benefiting residents of Lackawanna County.      What:  5k run, 10k run, and 2 mile walk.   When:  Saturday, May 16, 2026 starting at 9 AM   Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead    Student Pricing: All students under 19 years of age will have a $5 discount applied to their registration fee.    Day of Registration: Available from 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion   Packet Pick Up: From 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion   Awards: Medals to the top male and female finishers for both the 5k and 10k run. Medals also awarded to the top males and females in the below age groups for both the 5k and 10k run. 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

When:  Saturday, May 16, 2026 Where:  Courthouse Square, Scranton, PA  Race Day Registration:  7:30 - 8:45 AM at Courthouse Square Race Start:  9:00AM Cost:  $10 for children 14 and under. $25 for anyone 15 years of age or older who pre-registers. Price increases to $15 on race day for anyone aged 14 and under and $30 for anyone 15 and older. The first 200 participants will receive custom arm sleeves with their registration. The first 200 finishers will receive challenge coins as well. Awards:  The 1st Overall Male and 1st Overall Female will receive a special award, as well as the top Overall Male Master and top Overall Female Master runners. The top 3 male and female participants in each age group will receive awards. Age Groups:  9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Pre-Race Packet Pickup:  There will be a packet pickup for all pre-registered runners at Scranton Running Company on Friday, May 15 from 12 to 6 PM.

Join the Knights of Columbus for our Inaugural 2-Mile Race and 1-Mile Walk — a fun and uplifting community event for runners and walkers of all ages. Held during Mental Health Awareness Month, this event encourages healthy living, strong communities, and support for one another.   Come enjoy a great morning of fitness, while supporting the charitable mission of the Knights of Columbus. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking with friends and family, your participation helps strengthen our community and make a meaningful impact.     What: 2 mile run and 1.5 mile walk   When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9 AM.   Where: Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton, PA 18505   Packet Pick Up: Friday, May 22 from 6 to 8 PM at  Divine Mercy Parish   Race Day Registration: From 8 to 8:45 AM   Awards: Medals to the top three overall males and females.

The 14th Annual Theresa Borgia 5K Run/Walk & Children's Fun Run will be held Sunday, May 24, 2025, 9:30am at the Lackawanna Heritage Trail on Olive Street. Theresa Borgia was a long-time member of the JCC of Scranton. She was a tireless advocate for breast cancer awareness and a well-known volunteer for the annual Komen Race for the Cure. Her initial diagnosis was in 1997, and after years in remission she was back in treatment in 2006. In November of 2010, Theresa lost her thirteen-year fight with breast cancer. Benefits the Chronic Disease and Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA at the JCC. Online Registration ends Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00pm. First 100 Registrants receive a T-ShirtRegistration: 8:15AM– 9:15AMRegistration Fee: $30 Children’s Fun Run (includes participant medal): Free Children’s Fun Run (ages 12 & under) - 9:00AM For more information, including pre-registration, contact Vince Kalinoski (570) 346-6595 ext.115 or email vkal3@scrantonjcc.org

Come support the Pennsylvanians for Human Life benefit run/walk! This will be our 3rd annual Run4Life 5k and 1.5 mile Fun Walk at Nay Aug Park.  Join us after the race at the Schimelfenig Pavilion for kid's activities and face painting. When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Where: Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 at the Schimelfenig Pavilion. Race Start: 9:30 AM Registration Cost: $25 for pre-registered participants. $30 for race day registration Children 12 and under FREE Swag: T-shirts for the first 150 pre-registered participants by June 1st. There will be limited t-shirts available for day of registrants.  Packet Pick Up and Day of Registration: Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 8 to 9:15 AM at the Schmilfenig Pavilion. Awards/Prizes: Trophies will be awarded for the top male and female finishers. Awards to the top three male and female finishers in the below age groups: 0-12 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Awards Ceremony: Awards will be presented to age grou

Come support the Pennsylvanians for Human Life benefit run/walk! This will be our 3rd annual Run4Life 5k and 1.5 mile Fun Walk at Nay Aug Park.  Join us after the race at the Schimelfenig Pavilion for kid's activities and face painting. When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Where: Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 at the Schimelfenig Pavilion. Race Start: 9:30 AM Registration Cost: $25 for pre-registered participants. $30 for race day registration Children 12 and under FREE Swag: T-shirts for the first 150 pre-registered participants by June 1st. There will be limited t-shirts available for day of registrants.  Packet Pick Up and Day of Registration: Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 8 to 9:15 AM at the Schmilfenig Pavilion. Awards/Prizes: Trophies will be awarded for the top male and female finishers. Awards to the top three male and female finishers in the below age groups: 0-12 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Awards Ceremony: Awards will be presented to age grou

This course is will start and finish at Holy Cross High School and will run through the Swinak development where there is little or no traffic. Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Registration: 7:30-8:15am Race Start: 8:30am 5K Awards:  Medals will be awarded to all finishers.  T-Shirts:  Each participant will receive a race t-shirt.

This course is will start and finish at Holy Cross High School and will run through the Swinak development where there is little or no traffic. Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Registration: 7:30-8:15am Race Start: 8:30am 5K Awards:  Medals will be awarded to all finishers.  T-Shirts:  Each participant will receive a race t-shirt.

Join us Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the 6th Annual Stride for Pride 5K Run in partnership with Action Together NEPA.  We will be running on the beautiful Lackawanna River Heritage Trail on Olive Street in Scranton, PA. Can't make it on race day?  We will also be hosting a Virtual 5K.  Run any time on Friday or Saturday, and submit your results to our timing friends at Scranton Running Company.  The virtual race will be scored, and the results will be displayed by Monday, June 8th. This is a family-friendly event; children under 10 accompanied by a registered adult or guardian can participate for free. *T-shirts are not included in free pricing; participation medals are based on supplies available.  The trailhead and pavilion are pet-friendly, but pets must be leashed, and we request that they not be on the course during the event.  About:  Queer NEPA is an LGBTQIA+ organization dedicated to culture,  community, and justice. Queer NEPA blossomed out of the 2018 Pride

Join us Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the 6th Annual Stride for Pride 5K Run in partnership with Action Together NEPA.  We will be running on the beautiful Lackawanna River Heritage Trail on Olive Street in Scranton, PA. Can't make it on race day?  We will also be hosting a Virtual 5K.  Run any time on Friday or Saturday, and submit your results to our timing friends at Scranton Running Company.  The virtual race will be scored, and the results will be displayed by Monday, June 8th. This is a family-friendly event; children under 10 accompanied by a registered adult or guardian can participate for free. *T-shirts are not included in free pricing; participation medals are based on supplies available.  The trailhead and pavilion are pet-friendly, but pets must be leashed, and we request that they not be on the course during the event.  About:  Queer NEPA is an LGBTQIA+ organization dedicated to culture,  community, and justice. Queer NEPA blossomed out of the 2018 Pride

What: 2 Mile walk, 5K run, 10K run Race Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Day of Registration Cost: $30 for the 5K and 10K and $25 for the 2 Mile Walk. Day of registration available from 7:30 to 8:45 AM.  Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead Race Start: All races start at 9 AM **There will be a packet pickup for all pre-registered runners from 3 to 7 PM on Friday, June 19 at the Scranton Running Company, 3 West Olive St., Scranton. Awards: The top overall male and female will receive awards for both the 5K and 10K. Also, the top two males and the top two females in the below age groups for both the 5K and 10K will receive awards. The top overall walker will also receive an award. 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+

What: 2 Mile walk, 5K run, 10K run Race Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Day of Registration Cost: $30 for the 5K and 10K and $25 for the 2 Mile Walk. Day of registration available from 7:30 to 8:45 AM.  Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead Race Start: All races start at 9 AM **There will be a packet pickup for all pre-registered runners from 3 to 7 PM on Friday, June 19 at the Scranton Running Company, 3 West Olive St., Scranton. Awards: The top overall male and female will receive awards for both the 5K and 10K. Also, the top two males and the top two females in the below age groups for both the 5K and 10K will receive awards. The top overall walker will also receive an award. 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+

In memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley who believed in the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health of the youth in his community.  The "1 Mile Firecracker Race" at 707 North South Road, August 16, 2026 is in memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley, a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on September 25, 1992. "Hook" was a tough man with a generous nature and common bond with people from all walks of life. He was at ease in a press conference or guiding a troubled adolescent. He had a moral philosophy of what was right. He would say "Straighten up and fly right!" We who believe in his philosophy and the hereafter know that he is soaring high above us with a watchful eye on all that he loves. This race will be a testament of the great love and devotion his family and friends have for his memory and worthy cause. Hook's loss is endured knowing he lives on in our hearts and souls. All proceeds will benefit the Lackawanna county unit of the Am

In memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley who believed in the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health of the youth in his community.  The "1 Mile Firecracker Race" at 707 North South Road, August 16, 2026 is in memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley, a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on September 25, 1992. "Hook" was a tough man with a generous nature and common bond with people from all walks of life. He was at ease in a press conference or guiding a troubled adolescent. He had a moral philosophy of what was right. He would say "Straighten up and fly right!" We who believe in his philosophy and the hereafter know that he is soaring high above us with a watchful eye on all that he loves. This race will be a testament of the great love and devotion his family and friends have for his memory and worthy cause. Hook's loss is endured knowing he lives on in our hearts and souls. All proceeds will benefit the Lackawanna county unit of the Am

When: August 22, 2026Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail at Olive StPacket pick-up/Registration: 7:00am - 8:45amRun/Walk Start: 9:00am Sharp!Cost (excluding shirt):Pre-registered: Run: $20 Walk: $10Day-of: Run $25 Walk $15 Race shirts:Dri-fit shirts available with pre-registration through July 31, 2026. Limited amount of shirts will be available day of.Age Groups / Awards: TBA Beneficiary: TBA Presented by: Scranton 4 Ukraine Association - a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, formed in March 2022 for the purpose of raising awareness and funds for Ukrainian refugees. All contributions to Scranton 4 Ukraine Association are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Thank you!

When: August 22, 2026Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail at Olive StPacket pick-up/Registration: 7:00am - 8:45amRun/Walk Start: 9:00am Sharp!Cost (excluding shirt):Pre-registered: Run: $20 Walk: $10Day-of: Run $25 Walk $15 Race shirts:Dri-fit shirts available with pre-registration through July 31, 2026. Limited amount of shirts will be available day of.Age Groups / Awards: TBA Beneficiary: TBA Presented by: Scranton 4 Ukraine Association - a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, formed in March 2022 for the purpose of raising awareness and funds for Ukrainian refugees. All contributions to Scranton 4 Ukraine Association are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Thank you!

Our memorial race, in honor of Cpt. James R. Minicozzi, is held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, every year; during La Festa Italiana. Our event is held in Downtown Scranton, PA. The 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk benefits: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania Children’s Christmas Party and College Scholarships at, his alma mater, West Scranton High School. Day of Registration: 8:00-9:30 AM (Water and fresh fruit will be available at the main registration table for participants) Registration Cost: $25 for pre-registered participants, $35 for day of participants - The first 100 registered participants will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.  T-Shirts: T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 runners/walkers. Water Station:   There will be a water station located halfway through the race, near Andy Gavin's on North Washington Ave.  Awards/Prizes:   We will recognize the first Overall Male and Female runners, along with the top 3 male and female runners in each age group.

Our memorial race, in honor of Cpt. James R. Minicozzi, is held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, every year; during La Festa Italiana. Our event is held in Downtown Scranton, PA. The 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk benefits: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania Children’s Christmas Party and College Scholarships at, his alma mater, West Scranton High School. Day of Registration: 8:00-9:30 AM (Water and fresh fruit will be available at the main registration table for participants) Registration Cost: $25 for pre-registered participants, $35 for day of participants - The first 100 registered participants will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.  T-Shirts: T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 runners/walkers. Water Station:   There will be a water station located halfway through the race, near Andy Gavin's on North Washington Ave.  Awards/Prizes:   We will recognize the first Overall Male and Female runners, along with the top 3 male and female runners in each age group.