Scranton Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- 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
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a healthy dose of fun at the 3rd Annual Scranton Turkey Trot! On Thursday, November 27, 2025, join us in the beautiful Nay Aug Park, Scranton, Lackawanna, for a fantastic morning of community spirit, fitness, and family bonding. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Walk, both designed to get you moving before the big feast. The race starts at 9:00 AM, perfectly timed so you can enjoy the festivities of the day without missing out on the parade or the delicious pies!
This exciting event is not just about racing; it’s about giving back! Proceeds from the Scranton Turkey Trot will support the Nay Aug Park Association, with funds going towards the revitalization of the park and enhancements like the Butterfly Playground, an inclusive space for children and adults of all abilities. Enjoy post-race refreshments from Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Apple Cider as you celebrate your achievements. With awards for top finishers and age group participants, as well as guaranteed race t-shirts for the first 250 pre-registered runners, this is an occasion you won’t want to miss. So gather your
This exciting event is not just about racing; it’s about giving back! Proceeds from the Scranton Turkey Trot will support the Nay Aug Park Association, with funds going towards the revitalization of the park and enhancements like the Butterfly Playground, an inclusive space for children and adults of all abilities. Enjoy post-race refreshments from Dunkin Donuts Coffee and Apple Cider as you celebrate your achievements. With awards for top finishers and age group participants, as well as guaranteed race t-shirts for the first 250 pre-registered runners, this is an occasion you won’t want to miss. So gather your
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL SCRANTON TURKEY TROT!
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with family, fun, and a little fitness at our 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk! The Scranton Turkey Trot brings the community together to move, laugh, and give thanksbecause what better way to start the day than FAMILY, FOOTBALL, AND A 5K?
Whether this is your very first race or you're a seasoned runner, we welcome you with open wings! Lets get huffin before the stuffin!
EVENT DETAILS
START TIME: 9:00 AM
(Early enough to get you moving, but not late enough to miss the parade or the pies.)
COURSE: Scenic, mostly flat with a few rolling hills and NO STREET CROSSINGS!
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Enjoy DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE and APPLE CIDER to warm up after the finish line.
GIVING BACK
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the NAY AUG PARK ASSOCIATION for the continued revitalization of the park in the name of the JAMES RED MCANDREW FOUNDATION.
Red, a proud Hill Section native, often called Nay Aug Park a diamond within the city, and were honored to help preserve it.
Over the past two years, NEARLY $20,000 HAS BEEN DONATED TO THE BUTTERFLY PLAYGROUND, an all inclusive play space designed for children and adults of all abilities.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
KIDS 12 & UNDER RUN FREE!
PACKET PICK UP:
Wednesday, November 26th
2:00 5:00 PM
Scranton Running Company, 3 West Olive St., Scranton, PA 18508
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP:
7:30 8:45 AM
Nay Aug Park
RACE LOCATION
START: In front of the Community Room (old pool concession stand)
FINISH: Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot
ENTRANCE: Olive St., Nay Aug Park
AWARDS
Trophies for Top Overall MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS
Age Group Awards (Male & Female):
019
2029
3039
4049
5059
60+
RACE T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 250 PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS!
We cant wait to see youcostumes encouraged, turkey hats welcome, gobbling optional.
RACE ORGANIZERS: Julia & Matt McAndrew
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with family, fun, and a little fitness at our 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk! The Scranton Turkey Trot brings the community together to move, laugh, and give thanksbecause what better way to start the day than FAMILY, FOOTBALL, AND A 5K?
Whether this is your very first race or you're a seasoned runner, we welcome you with open wings! Lets get huffin before the stuffin!
EVENT DETAILS
START TIME: 9:00 AM
(Early enough to get you moving, but not late enough to miss the parade or the pies.)
COURSE: Scenic, mostly flat with a few rolling hills and NO STREET CROSSINGS!
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Enjoy DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE and APPLE CIDER to warm up after the finish line.
GIVING BACK
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the NAY AUG PARK ASSOCIATION for the continued revitalization of the park in the name of the JAMES RED MCANDREW FOUNDATION.
Red, a proud Hill Section native, often called Nay Aug Park a diamond within the city, and were honored to help preserve it.
Over the past two years, NEARLY $20,000 HAS BEEN DONATED TO THE BUTTERFLY PLAYGROUND, an all inclusive play space designed for children and adults of all abilities.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
KIDS 12 & UNDER RUN FREE!
PACKET PICK UP:
Wednesday, November 26th
2:00 5:00 PM
Scranton Running Company, 3 West Olive St., Scranton, PA 18508
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP:
7:30 8:45 AM
Nay Aug Park
RACE LOCATION
START: In front of the Community Room (old pool concession stand)
FINISH: Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot
ENTRANCE: Olive St., Nay Aug Park
AWARDS
Trophies for Top Overall MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS
Age Group Awards (Male & Female):
019
2029
3039
4049
5059
60+
RACE T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 250 PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS!
We cant wait to see youcostumes encouraged, turkey hats welcome, gobbling optional.
RACE ORGANIZERS: Julia & Matt McAndrew
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