GCSOM Turkey Trot
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to join the excitement at the 16th Annual Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Scranton, Lackawanna! This lively event invites participants of all ages to take part in a 5K or 10K run/walk, starting at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with registration opening at 6:45 AM. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, this event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a fantastic cause—Friends of the Poor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty in the Scranton area.
Bring the whole family to enjoy the Tiny Trot Fun Zone, complete with crafts and activities for kids of all ages! With registration fees of just $30 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K (both include a T-shirt), it's an affordable way to participate in this meaningful event. Children 12 and under can join for free! After the races, stick around for awards recognizing the top finishers in each category and celebrate the community's efforts to make a difference. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, walk
Bring the whole family to enjoy the Tiny Trot Fun Zone, complete with crafts and activities for kids of all ages! With registration fees of just $30 for the 5K and $40 for the 10K (both include a T-shirt), it's an affordable way to participate in this meaningful event. Children 12 and under can join for free! After the races, stick around for awards recognizing the top finishers in each category and celebrate the community's efforts to make a difference. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, walk
Organiser's Description
Get ready to lace up for the 16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K Run/Walk!
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, in collaboration with AllOne Foundation & Charities. This exciting event benefits Friends of the Poor, a nonprofit that has been serving the Scranton area since 1986.
Friends of the Poor operates 14 food pantries across the county and provides essential services including food, clothing, furniture, household items, utility and medical assistance, transportation, after-school programs, and more all aimed at easing the burden of poverty and improving lives.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
Sunday, November 2
Registration opens at 6:45 AM
Race begins at 8:00 AM
The route starts at the medical school, travels down the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, and returns to finish at the medical school. Following the race will be awards and post-race celebrations.
REGISTRATION FEES:
5K $30 (includes a T-shirt)
10K $40 (includes a T-shirt)
Children 12 & under Free
Register online by October 31 or sign up on race day during registration time.
TINY TROT FUN ZONE:
Enjoy crafts and activities for kids of all ages a great way for the whole family to join in the fun!
More details will be posted at https://www.geisinger.org/turkeytrot.
To learn more about the impact of Friends of the Poor, visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com.
Any questions email [email protected].
AWARDS:
Results will be announced after the completion of the 5K/10K.
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in each race, as well as the top male and female in the following age categories:
019
2029
3039
4049
5059
60+
Come out, make a difference, and enjoy a great day with your community!
Much appreciation!
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, in collaboration with AllOne Foundation & Charities. This exciting event benefits Friends of the Poor, a nonprofit that has been serving the Scranton area since 1986.
Friends of the Poor operates 14 food pantries across the county and provides essential services including food, clothing, furniture, household items, utility and medical assistance, transportation, after-school programs, and more all aimed at easing the burden of poverty and improving lives.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
Sunday, November 2
Registration opens at 6:45 AM
Race begins at 8:00 AM
The route starts at the medical school, travels down the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, and returns to finish at the medical school. Following the race will be awards and post-race celebrations.
REGISTRATION FEES:
5K $30 (includes a T-shirt)
10K $40 (includes a T-shirt)
Children 12 & under Free
Register online by October 31 or sign up on race day during registration time.
TINY TROT FUN ZONE:
Enjoy crafts and activities for kids of all ages a great way for the whole family to join in the fun!
More details will be posted at https://www.geisinger.org/turkeytrot.
To learn more about the impact of Friends of the Poor, visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com.
Any questions email [email protected].
AWARDS:
Results will be announced after the completion of the 5K/10K.
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in each race, as well as the top male and female in the following age categories:
019
2029
3039
4049
5059
60+
Come out, make a difference, and enjoy a great day with your community!
Much appreciation!
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