Time: 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
Event: 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. It will be an out and back course.
Route: The race will start right in front of the Scranton Cultural Center (420 N Washington Ave) and follow the parade route backwards to the 1 mile turnaround point in front of St Peter's Cathedral (Wyoming and Linden).
Notice: Please stay to the right at all times so you don't interfere with the other runners.
📍 Registration
Location: Registration on the day of the race will be from 9am to 10:30am at 341 N. Washington Ave (Across from City Hall).
Timing: Registration will end promptly so that runners can have time to get to the starting line (corner of Vine and N Washington).
Pre-registered: Runners who pre-registered will pick up their race numbers and t-shirts here as well.
T-shirts: Provided by our sponsors and will be given to the first 80 registered runners.
🏅 Finish
Award Ceremony: The award ceremony will be held at 341 N Washington Ave (same place as registration) as soon as the race is completed.
Timing: 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 various age categories, including 12 and under, 13-17, 18-22, 23-29, and more.