6 events in Scranton, Pennsylvania

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: There will be a packet pick-up for all pre-registered runners from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Cooper's Seafood House, 701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Where: 523 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503

Cost: $30 for pre-registered runners and $40 for day of race registrants.

Race Start: 1 PM.

Day of Registration/Packet Pick-Up: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Awards: There will be about a dozen costume awards, including Best Group Costume, Most Obscure Office Reference Award, and Best In Show. Top male and female finishers, top male and female masters finishers, and top three finishers in each of the below age groups will win awards as well.

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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.

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-Shirt

• Registration: 8:15AM– 9:15AM

• Registration 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 [email protected]

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:

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Awards Ceremony: Awards will be presented to age group winners immediately following the race at the pavilion around 10:30 AM.

Race Website: Additional race information can be found at www.prolifescranton.org