Scranton Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Scranton Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Lackawanna! This exciting event features a 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Walk, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Start your Thanksgiving Day with a burst of energy and community spirit as runners hit the scenic, mostly flat course at 9:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or trying your first 5K, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday festivities.
After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments, including Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Apple Cider. Kids 12 and under can participate for free, making it a fantastic family outing! Plus, with proceeds benefiting the Nay Aug Park Association and the James "Red" McAndrew Foundation, you'll be part of a great cause, helping to preserve the beauty of Nay Aug Park. Donβt miss out on this memorable Thanksgiving tradition! Remember to pick up your race packet on November 27 from 2 to 5 PM at the Scranton Running Company, or on race day from 7:30 to 8:45 AM at Nay Aug Park. Letβs
After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments, including Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Apple Cider. Kids 12 and under can participate for free, making it a fantastic family outing! Plus, with proceeds benefiting the Nay Aug Park Association and the James "Red" McAndrew Foundation, you'll be part of a great cause, helping to preserve the beauty of Nay Aug Park. Donβt miss out on this memorable Thanksgiving tradition! Remember to pick up your race packet on November 27 from 2 to 5 PM at the Scranton Running Company, or on race day from 7:30 to 8:45 AM at Nay Aug Park. Letβs
Organiser's Description
We welcome you and your family to participate in the 2nd Annual Scranton Turkey Trot! This 5k run and 1 Mile Fun Walk serves to bring the community together to exercise, have fun and give thanks on one of the best days of the year. What better way to start your Thanksgiving than family, football, and a 5k.
Whether this is your first 5K or you're a seasoned runner, we welcome you and encourage you to partake.
The race begins at 9:00 AM in the hopes it won't interfere with any of the days other activities. The 5K scenic course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. There are no street crossings.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the race including Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Apple Cider.
Proceeds from the event will be presented to the Nay Aug Park Association for the continued revitalization of Nay Aug in the name of the James "Red" McAndrew Foundation. A Hill Section native, Red often boasted that Nay Aug Park was a diamond within the city of Scranton, and we look forward to helping preserve it.
*KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
We hope to see a few turkeys out there!
PACKET PICK UP: 2 TO 5 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH AT THE SCRANTON RUNNING COMPANY, 3 WEST OLIVE ST., SCRANTON, PA 18508
DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP: 7:30 - 8:45 AM at Nay Aug Park.
**_RACE T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 250 PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS**_
Race Location: Nay Aug Park, Olive St. Entrance
Start will be in front of the Community Room (old pool concession stand)
Finish will be in the Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot
Awards: Trophies will be awarded to top male and female as well as to the top male and female in the below age groups:
0-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Race Organizers: Julia and Matt McAndrew
Whether this is your first 5K or you're a seasoned runner, we welcome you and encourage you to partake.
The race begins at 9:00 AM in the hopes it won't interfere with any of the days other activities. The 5K scenic course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. There are no street crossings.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the race including Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Apple Cider.
Proceeds from the event will be presented to the Nay Aug Park Association for the continued revitalization of Nay Aug in the name of the James "Red" McAndrew Foundation. A Hill Section native, Red often boasted that Nay Aug Park was a diamond within the city of Scranton, and we look forward to helping preserve it.
*KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
We hope to see a few turkeys out there!
PACKET PICK UP: 2 TO 5 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH AT THE SCRANTON RUNNING COMPANY, 3 WEST OLIVE ST., SCRANTON, PA 18508
DAY OF REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP: 7:30 - 8:45 AM at Nay Aug Park.
**_RACE T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 250 PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS**_
Race Location: Nay Aug Park, Olive St. Entrance
Start will be in front of the Community Room (old pool concession stand)
Finish will be in the Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot
Awards: Trophies will be awarded to top male and female as well as to the top male and female in the below age groups:
0-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Race Organizers: Julia and Matt McAndrew
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
CLOSED
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