Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the beautiful Lackawanna Heritage Trail in Scranton, Lackawanna. This uplifting event features a 5K run, a challenging 10K run, and a family-friendly 2-mile fun walk, making it perfect for runners, walkers, families, and animal enthusiasts alike. Beginning at 9:00 AM, with registration and packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM, participants can look forward to a day filled with fun and purpose.
Registration fees are $30 for the 5K and fun walk, and $35 for the 10K, with all proceeds going directly to support the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, providing essential food, medical care, and shelter for animals in need. Plus, every preregistered participant will receive a stylish Rescue Run t-shirt! Bring your furry friends along—dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors. Sign up by August 16th to secure your complimentary t-shirt and be part of this incredible cause!
Registration fees are $30 for the 5K and fun walk, and $35 for the 10K, with all proceeds going directly to support the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, providing essential food, medical care, and shelter for animals in need. Plus, every preregistered participant will receive a stylish Rescue Run t-shirt! Bring your furry friends along—dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors. Sign up by August 16th to secure your complimentary t-shirt and be part of this incredible cause!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER RESCUE RUN ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026, AT THE LACKAWANNA HERITAGE TRAIL IN SCRANTON.
THIS EVENT WILL INCLUDE A 5K, 10K, AND FUN WALK, GIVING RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES, AND ANIMAL LOVERS A CHANCE TO COME TOGETHER FOR A GREAT CAUSE.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER AND HELP PROVIDE FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, AND SECOND CHANCES FOR ANIMALS IN NEED.
WHETHER YOU RUN SOLO, WALK WITH FRIENDS, OR FORM A TEAM, YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE DOGS AND CATS OF GRIFFIN POND.
RACE DAY BEGINS AT 9:00 AM AT THE OLIVE STREET PAVILION. REGISTRATION IS $30 FOR THE 5K, $35 FOR THE 10K, AND $30 FOR THE FUN WALK.
EACH PREREGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A RESCUE RUN T-SHIRT.
WHAT: 5K RUN, 10K RUN, 2 MILE FUN WALK
WHEN: SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 AT 9 AM - REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP STARTING AT 7:30 AM
WHERE: LACKAWANNA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL - OLIVE STREET TRAILHEAD
COST: 5K - $30, 10K - $35, 2 MILE FUN WALK - $30
EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS BY AUGUST 16TH WILL RECEIVE A FREE RESCUE RUN T-SHIRT
_DOGS ARE WELCOME, BUT WE ASK THAT YOU KEEP THEM ON A LEASH AND PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF OTHER PARTICIPANTS.__*_
THIS EVENT WILL INCLUDE A 5K, 10K, AND FUN WALK, GIVING RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES, AND ANIMAL LOVERS A CHANCE TO COME TOGETHER FOR A GREAT CAUSE.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER AND HELP PROVIDE FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, AND SECOND CHANCES FOR ANIMALS IN NEED.
WHETHER YOU RUN SOLO, WALK WITH FRIENDS, OR FORM A TEAM, YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE DOGS AND CATS OF GRIFFIN POND.
RACE DAY BEGINS AT 9:00 AM AT THE OLIVE STREET PAVILION. REGISTRATION IS $30 FOR THE 5K, $35 FOR THE 10K, AND $30 FOR THE FUN WALK.
EACH PREREGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A RESCUE RUN T-SHIRT.
WHAT: 5K RUN, 10K RUN, 2 MILE FUN WALK
WHEN: SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 AT 9 AM - REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP STARTING AT 7:30 AM
WHERE: LACKAWANNA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL - OLIVE STREET TRAILHEAD
COST: 5K - $30, 10K - $35, 2 MILE FUN WALK - $30
EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS BY AUGUST 16TH WILL RECEIVE A FREE RESCUE RUN T-SHIRT
_DOGS ARE WELCOME, BUT WE ASK THAT YOU KEEP THEM ON A LEASH AND PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF OTHER PARTICIPANTS.__*_
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 25 MAY -
10k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 25 MAY -
2 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 25 MAY
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Love Rd, Scranton, PA 18508, Scranton, 18508, PA, United States
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