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15 running events in Scranton, Pennsylvania

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Shiver by the River #2 [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RACE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

    Day of Registration and Packet Pickup: 8:30am to 9:45am.

    Day of Race Price: $20

    Race Start: 10 AM for all races....

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RACE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

    Day of Registration and Packet Pickup: 8:30am to 9:45am.

    Day of Race Price: $20

    Race Start: 10 AM for all races.

    Packet Pickup: Friday, February 20th at Scranton Running Co. from 12pm to 7pm for all those pre-registered. Day of pickup is available as well from 8:30am to 9:45am.

    Awards: The top overall male and female will receive awards for both the 5K and 10K. Also, the top male and female in the below age groups for both the 5K and 10K will receive awards. The top overall walker will also receive an award.

    0-14

    15-19

    20-29

    30-39

    40-49

    50-59

    60-69

    70+

    2 Miles 3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles Run Walk

    3 West Olive St, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
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  • Brian P. Kelly 2 Mile Footrace [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM

    Description

    Start: 11:00 a.m. SHARP on the day of the parade. The race will immediately start at 11 am so that all runners will have time to pass the turn-around point quick enough so that the race does not hold...

    Start: 11:00 a.m. SHARP on the day of the parade. The race will immediately start at 11 am so that all runners will have time to pass the turn-around point quick enough so that the race does not hold up the parade.

    Race: This race is the first event of the season and is the oldest road race in the Scranton Area.

    Course: This is a 2 mile course. The course is relatively flat with some gently rolling hills. The course will be run entirely on the parade route (see parade route map). It will be an out and back course. Notice: please stay to the right at all times so you don't interfere with the other runners. The course route is subject to review and approval of the Race Director. Should changes be made, they will be announced prior to the start

    Registration: Registration on the day of the race will be from 9am to 10:30am at the Lackawanna College Student Union. Registration will end promptly so that runners can have time to get to the starting line (corner of Vine and N Washington). Runners who pre-registered will pick up their race numbers and t-shirts here as well. T-shirts are provided by our sponsors and will be given to the first 100 registered runners.

    Finish: The award ceremony will be held at the Lackawanna College Student Union as soon as the race is completed. This is expected to be no later than 12:00pm, so that you can enjoy the parade.

    Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the first & second place male & female runners overall. Medals will be awarded to the top 2 male & female runners in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-17, 18-22, 23-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & over.

    Entry Fees: Pre-registered runners = $12.00 by March 12 and Race Day Registration = $15.00.

    2 Miles Run

    600 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
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  • Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Scranton Area, PA [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM

    Description

    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...

    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, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

    Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

    Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

    Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

    Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

    Kindergarten & 1st Grade

    2nd & 3rd Grade

    4th & 5th Grade

    6th to 8th Grade

    Challenger

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    Kids Run Wheelchair

    Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509, United States
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