12th Annual Pat and Toach Purcell Memorial Scholarship 5k/1 Mile Walk

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Scranton, Pennsylvania

$22.20–$38.10 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 12th Annual Pat and Toach Purcell Memorial Scholarship 5K and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in beautiful Scranton, Lackawanna! This exciting event kicks off at 9 AM on the scenic Lackawanna River Heritage Trail at Olive Street. Participants can choose to run the 5K, a challenging 3.1-mile course with official chip timing, or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1 Mile Walk.

Registration is open now until September 28, 2024, with an entry fee of $30 for the 5K and Walk. After that, the fee increases to $35 for race day registration, which will take place from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM. All pre-registered participants will receive long sleeve T-shirts, and awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as medals for the top three finishers in seven different age categories. Additionally, the event supports a great cause, as a scholarship will be awarded to a local athlete in honor of Pat and Toach Purcell. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run, walk, and support your community!

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Sep 3, 2023

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Races

5k RUN- 3.1 Miles

Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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1 Mile WALK

Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Long Sleeve Race T-shirt Only!- Pickup only!

Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Race t-shirts can be picked up on race day, or set up a time for pickup!

9:00 AM EDT

$22.20

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Organiser's description

RACE DATE: *Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9 AM
COURSE: *Lackawanna River Heritage Trail at Olive Street
Registration: *Register at www.runsignup.com or
*Pre-register until September 28, 2024 $30 entry fee for 5k & Walk
*September 28th-October 19th $35 entry fee
*Race Day Registration 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM

HIGHLIGHTS: *Official CHIP timing on the 3.1 mile course
*Long sleeve T-shirts will be given out to all pre-registered participants and first come first serve the day of the race.
*Scholarship given to a local athlete in Pat and Toach Purcells name
RUNNERS AWARDS: *Top Male and Female Finishers
*First, Second, and Third Place Medals in 7 different age categories.

WALKERS AWARDS: *Top 3 finishers overall