Test your mental and physical limits in the Scranton Half Marathon. The annual 13.1-mile foot race energizes Scranton each spring as thousands of runners and walkers take to the streets and trails of Scranton on a spring Sunday morning. Participants truly get a taste of when city meets country as they run through the Scranton neighborhoods, onto the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, and then briefly back onto the street to finish on the track inside Valor Stadium. Proceeds from the half marathon go toward the continued development of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
Those who prefer a shorter distance are encouraged to participate in the Scranton 5k, held the Saturday afternoon before the Half Marathon. Test your stamina and do both the 5k and the Half Marathon to complete The Doherty Double!
Be sure to stop in at the Scranton Running Company for any last-minute race items or a pair of fresh kicks to start next year's training.
Saturday, April 6th
• 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 7th
• 6:45 AM Walkers
• 8:00 AM Runners
Information on race packet pickup will be announced at a later date.
Get a feel for where you'll be running and walking with the Scranton Half Marathon and Scranton 5k and course maps. The maps are also great for spectators to plan out where to watch the race!
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GPS ADDRESS: 3 West Olive St, Scranton, PA, 18508
PHONE: (570) 955-0921
PARKING: There are no pre-determined vantage points, but the course is very accessible through side streets and along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Participants and spectators are welcome to park in the Scranton High School and PenFed Credit Union Field at Memorial Stadium parking lot, and throughout the Central Parking Garages in Downtown Scranton.
Discounted hotel rates are available at the Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain for Scranton Half Marathon participants and guests. The Hampton by Hilton is just a short 10-15 minute drive from Downtown Scranton.
Regular rate hotel options are available in Downtown Scranton so that you're close to the finish line, or book a nearby hotel in the regions surrounding Scranton throughout Lackawanna County.