The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon

🏃‍♂️ The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon is BACK for 2025!

This flat, fast, and shaded course is PERFECT for a mid-summer half-marathon! The Shimmy in Shickshinny follows the hard-packed Susquehanna Warrior Trail as it runs along the west bank of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, PA. The out-and-back route has a total elevation gain/loss of 11 feet and 90% of the trail is shaded.

🗓️ When

• Date: Saturday, August 9th.
• Start Time: Both races begin at 8:00 AM.

📍 Where

• Location: 100 N. Susquehanna Ave. Shickshinny, PA

💰 Cost

• Half Marathon: $50 until 4/31, $55 until 7/31: $60 8/1 to race day
• Quarter Marathon: $35 until 4/31: $40 until 7/31: $45 8/1 to race day

👕 Race T-shirt and Unique Finisher's Medal

Participants receive a super-soft race-themed T-shirt (while supplies last) and all participants will receive a unique finisher's medal!

🚻 Bathrooms and Water Stations

Porta-potties will be available at the starting area and along the course. Water stations will be available roughly every 2 miles.

🚗 Parking

There is plenty of parking near the starting area in a few parking lots and along the street.

📦 Packet Pickup

All packets will be picked up day-of on-site. Packet pickup opens at 6:30 AM.

🎗️ Charity

A portion of the proceeds and 100% of all donations will go to support the Susquehanna Warrior Trail. For more information, check out their website HERE.

🏆 Awards

The top three M/F overall, the top three M/F masters (masters division for Half Marathon only), and the top three M/F in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ will win plaques to attach to their finisher's medals.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Cutoff Time: Yes! Due to the heat, we ask runners to finish in 3:00. There is a hard cutoff of 3:15. Those who may run longer than 3:00 are encouraged to run the quarter marathon.
• Course Surface: The out-and-back course on The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is flat hard-packed dirt and gravel. 90% is shaded.
• Dogs: Yes, dogs are allowed on the course. However, we discourage participants from running with their dogs due to safety and insurance reasons.
• Strollers: No, the trail is not well-suited for strollers.

🗺️ Course Map

Yes! (And the quarter marathon is the first half the half). FOLLOW THIS LINK HERE.

For more information about the race, visit The Shimmy in Shickshinny Race Page.