What race distances can I run in Scranton?
Scranton has 5K (4). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Pennsylvania · Race calendar
Running Races in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Upcoming running races in and near Scranton, Pennsylvania - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
6 upcoming races · 1 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Scranton races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Aug 16, 202634th Anniversary Hook O'Malley 1 Mile Firecracker Race Run/Walk Against Cancer Scranton, PAFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 22, 20265th Annual Scranton 4 Ukraine 5K Scranton, PAFrom $20Details Sun, Aug 23, 2026Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run Scranton, PAFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 5, 202614th Annual Captain James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race Scranton, PAFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 27, 202610th Annual Geisinger Marworth Recovery Fun Run 5K and 1 Mile Walk Scranton, PAFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Show Your Stripes 5K & Fun Walk - Special Gameboard Edition Scranton, PAFrom $20Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Scranton
When is race season in Scranton?
August is the busiest month for races in Scranton, with 3 of the 6, followed by September with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Where can I train for a race in Scranton?
Browse Scranton run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.