The 54th Annual Switchback Scamper
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- Price $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 54th Annual Switchback Scamper on Sunday, September 28, 2025! This exciting 10k race takes place in the picturesque town of Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. The course begins in Summit Hill borough, where participants will embark on a challenging journey through two miles of urban streets followed by 2.5 miles of stunning gravel and grass-covered trails. Runners will experience a thrilling quarter-mile on the highway before finishing the final stretch on pavement, all while descending along the historic Switchback Railroad.
The race kicks off at the intersection of W White Street and Church St, with the finish line set against the beautiful backdrop of Mauch Chunk Lake Park. Participants are encouraged to carpool to the race start, and registration and packet pickup will be held at the Wildoner/Koch Pavilion in the park from noon to 1:30 p.m. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event that promises fun, fitness, and a fantastic atmosphere!
The race kicks off at the intersection of W White Street and Church St, with the finish line set against the beautiful backdrop of Mauch Chunk Lake Park. Participants are encouraged to carpool to the race start, and registration and packet pickup will be held at the Wildoner/Koch Pavilion in the park from noon to 1:30 p.m. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event that promises fun, fitness, and a fantastic atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
Course: Run Distance is 10k. Beginning in Summit Hill borough, thru the streets for the first 2 miles, next 2.5 miles on gravel and grass covered trails, 1/4 mile on highway to trail, final .2 on pavement. All downhill trail is the former Switchback Railroad. This is a point to point race. (Transportation to the race start is NOT provided. Please organize a plan to carpool to the start) The start is at the intersection of W White Street and Church St in Summit Hill, Closest address to the starting line is 447 W White St, Summit Hill, PA 18250 .
Finish: at the beautiful Match Chunk Lake Park - Summit Hill police escort at start, ambulance/medical assistance at finish.
Registration/ Packet Pickup: Mauch Chunk Lake Park - Wildoner/Koch Pavilion from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. (Alternate route to lake via 443 to 902 to Lentz Trail to the March Chunk Lake Park, or 209 S right on Beaver St. to right on Flagstaff Road to left onto Lentz Trail to MCLP or from Hazelton area 93 to 209N, right on Walnut Ave, to right on Center Ave, Continue on Center Ave until end, proceed straight onto highway (Lentz Trail), lake entrance on left.
Contact : Walt Schlepper @ 484-553-1556 with any questions.
Finish: at the beautiful Match Chunk Lake Park - Summit Hill police escort at start, ambulance/medical assistance at finish.
Registration/ Packet Pickup: Mauch Chunk Lake Park - Wildoner/Koch Pavilion from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. (Alternate route to lake via 443 to 902 to Lentz Trail to the March Chunk Lake Park, or 209 S right on Beaver St. to right on Flagstaff Road to left onto Lentz Trail to MCLP or from Hazelton area 93 to 209N, right on Walnut Ave, to right on Center Ave, Continue on Center Ave until end, proceed straight onto highway (Lentz Trail), lake entrance on left.
Contact : Walt Schlepper @ 484-553-1556 with any questions.
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