Scranton Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the fun at the 4th Annual Scranton Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Lackawanna! This festive event kicks off at 9:00 AM, offering participants the choice of a spirited 5K run or a leisurely 1-mile fun walk. It’s the perfect way to embrace the Thanksgiving spirit with family, friends, and a bit of fitness. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, everyone is welcome to lace up their sneakers and join in the excitement.
Embrace the holiday season by running for a cause! This year, the Scranton Turkey Trot will support St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, providing nutritious meals to those in need. With trophies for the top finishers and age-group awards up for grabs, there’s plenty of motivation to get moving. Don’t miss out on the post-race refreshments, including delicious coffee and donuts, generously provided by Krispy Kreme. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your turkey hats and festive spirit! Let’s come together to run, walk, and give thanks in our community—making this Thanksgiving morning truly special!
Embrace the holiday season by running for a cause! This year, the Scranton Turkey Trot will support St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, providing nutritious meals to those in need. With trophies for the top finishers and age-group awards up for grabs, there’s plenty of motivation to get moving. Don’t miss out on the post-race refreshments, including delicious coffee and donuts, generously provided by Krispy Kreme. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your turkey hats and festive spirit! Let’s come together to run, walk, and give thanks in our community—making this Thanksgiving morning truly special!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SCRANTON TURKEY TROT!
Thanksgiving Morning | 5K Run & 1-Mile Fun Walk | 9:00 AM
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with family, fun, and a little fitness at the 4th Annual Scranton Turkey Trot! Whether youre running the 5K, enjoying a leisurely 1-mile walk, or cheering on friends and family, this tradition is the perfect way to start your holiday.
We welcome everyone, from first-time racers to seasoned runners. Lace up your sneakers, grab your turkey hats, and join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and giving back!
Lets get huffin before the stuffin!
Event Details
* Start Time: 9:00 AM
* Events: 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk
* Course: Scenic and mostly flat, with a few rolling hills and no street crossings!
* Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy coffee and donuts. A special thank-you to Krispy Kreme for their continued generosity and annual donations!
* Kids 12 & Under Run FREE
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
Kids 12 & Under Run FREE!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Wednesday, November 25
200 PM
Scranton Running Company
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
745 AM
Nay Aug Park, Scranton, PA
Please arrive early on race morning to allow enough time for registration and packet pick-up before the 9:00 AM start.
RACE T-SHIRTS: Guaranteed to the first 250 pre-registered participants!
RACE LOCATION
Nay Aug Park | Scranton, PA
* ENTRANCE: Olive Street entrance
* START LINE: In front of the Community Room (former pool concession stand)
* FINISH LINE: Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot
RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to the TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS.
Age-group awards will be presented to male and female participants in the following categories:
* 019
* 2029
* 3039
* 4049
* 5059
* 60+
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
The Scranton Turkey Trot is about more than runningits about making a difference in the community we call home.
Over the past three years, this event has helped raise nearly $30,000 FOR THE BUTTERFLY PLAYGROUND, an inclusive play space designed for children and adults of all abilities. We are proud to have supported the Nay Aug Park Association in its ongoing efforts to revitalize NAY AUG PARK in honor of the JAMES RED MCANDREW FOUNDATION.
This year, we are excited to support ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI KITCHEN, an organization dedicated to providing a free, hot, nutritious meal to every guest, every day of the year.
We are grateful to our participants, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who make this event possible. Your generosity helps us continue the tradition of giving back and making a positive impact right here in Scranton!
COME RUN, WALK & GIVE THANKS!
We cant wait to celebrate Thanksgiving morning with you! Costumes are encouraged, turkey hats are always welcome, and gobbling is entirely optional.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make the 4th Annual Scranton Turkey Trot our best one yet!
RACE ORGANIZERS: JULIA & MATT MCANDREW
Family, fitness, community, and a little Thanksgiving fun!
Thanksgiving Morning | 5K Run & 1-Mile Fun Walk | 9:00 AM
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with family, fun, and a little fitness at the 4th Annual Scranton Turkey Trot! Whether youre running the 5K, enjoying a leisurely 1-mile walk, or cheering on friends and family, this tradition is the perfect way to start your holiday.
We welcome everyone, from first-time racers to seasoned runners. Lace up your sneakers, grab your turkey hats, and join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and giving back!
Lets get huffin before the stuffin!
Event Details
* Start Time: 9:00 AM
* Events: 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk
* Course: Scenic and mostly flat, with a few rolling hills and no street crossings!
* Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy coffee and donuts. A special thank-you to Krispy Kreme for their continued generosity and annual donations!
* Kids 12 & Under Run FREE
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
Kids 12 & Under Run FREE!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Wednesday, November 25
200 PM
Scranton Running Company
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
745 AM
Nay Aug Park, Scranton, PA
Please arrive early on race morning to allow enough time for registration and packet pick-up before the 9:00 AM start.
RACE T-SHIRTS: Guaranteed to the first 250 pre-registered participants!
RACE LOCATION
Nay Aug Park | Scranton, PA
* ENTRANCE: Olive Street entrance
* START LINE: In front of the Community Room (former pool concession stand)
* FINISH LINE: Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot
RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to the TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS.
Age-group awards will be presented to male and female participants in the following categories:
* 019
* 2029
* 3039
* 4049
* 5059
* 60+
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
The Scranton Turkey Trot is about more than runningits about making a difference in the community we call home.
Over the past three years, this event has helped raise nearly $30,000 FOR THE BUTTERFLY PLAYGROUND, an inclusive play space designed for children and adults of all abilities. We are proud to have supported the Nay Aug Park Association in its ongoing efforts to revitalize NAY AUG PARK in honor of the JAMES RED MCANDREW FOUNDATION.
This year, we are excited to support ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI KITCHEN, an organization dedicated to providing a free, hot, nutritious meal to every guest, every day of the year.
We are grateful to our participants, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who make this event possible. Your generosity helps us continue the tradition of giving back and making a positive impact right here in Scranton!
COME RUN, WALK & GIVE THANKS!
We cant wait to celebrate Thanksgiving morning with you! Costumes are encouraged, turkey hats are always welcome, and gobbling is entirely optional.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make the 4th Annual Scranton Turkey Trot our best one yet!
RACE ORGANIZERS: JULIA & MATT MCANDREW
Family, fitness, community, and a little Thanksgiving fun!
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