About the Run Against Hunger 5K/10K Run & 2mi walk
Starting from the Olive Street trailhead, the route follows the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail along the riverfront. The terrain is flat and the surroundings are open water and green banks, so there is no real climbing to manage. Both runners and walkers share the same stretch of trail, with several distance options spread across the morning.
Packet pickup the evening before is at a local running store just steps from the trailhead, which makes for a quick stop. Day-of pickup and registration open well before the start at the pavilion on site. Awards go to top finishers overall and across age groups for both running distances, and the top walker is recognized too.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$25
6.2 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$30
2 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$25
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