The Office 5K
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 1:00PM EDT
- Location Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to put on your running shoes and channel your favorite characters from NBC's iconic series at The Office 5K in Scranton, Lackawanna! On Saturday, May 2, 2026, join fellow fans and fitness enthusiasts for a fun-filled road race that kicks off at 1 PM. The event starts at 523 Linden Street, right in front of the Backyard Ale House, and offers a unique opportunity to race past iconic locations featured in the show. Participants can compete in the 5K or take a leisurely stroll on a modified 1-mile course, complete with special activities along the way.
Don’t forget to show off your creativity by dressing up as your favorite character for a chance to win one of the many costume awards, such as Best Group Costume and Most Obscure Office Reference! Pre-registered runners can pick up their race bibs and exclusive tee shirts at Cooper's Seafood House on May 1 from 5-7 PM, while day-of registrants can do so from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. With a post-race block party and awards ceremony, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of community and fun. Register by April 19 to guarantee your race shirt and
Don’t forget to show off your creativity by dressing up as your favorite character for a chance to win one of the many costume awards, such as Best Group Costume and Most Obscure Office Reference! Pre-registered runners can pick up their race bibs and exclusive tee shirts at Cooper's Seafood House on May 1 from 5-7 PM, while day-of registrants can do so from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. With a post-race block party and awards ceremony, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of community and fun. Register by April 19 to guarantee your race shirt and
Organiser's Description
The Office 5K is a road race in Scranton, PA that passes sites featured on NBCs The Office. Participants can dress up as their favorite Office character for fun and prizes. Walkers can enjoy a modified 1 mile course with special activities along the way.
The race begins at 1pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 523 Linden Street in Scranton, in front of Backyard Ale House. Participants can pick up their race bibs, tee shirts, and race info at Coopers Seafood House (701 N. Washington Avenue) on May 1 from 5-7pm. (These items are also available day of the race.) A block party and awards ceremony will be held immediately following the event.
PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 19 ARE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. More info about the race can be found at theoffice5k.com.
Race proceeds benefit Valley In Motion, a non-profit strengthening sense of community across the Lackawanna Valley. More information about VIM at www.valleyinmotion.org or on Facebook and Instagram at @valleyinmotion.
Packet Pick-Up: There will be a packet pick-up for all pre-registered runners from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Cooper's Seafood House, 701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Where: 523 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503
Cost: $30 for pre-registered runners and $40 for day of race registrants.
Race Start: 1 PM.
Day of Registration/Packet Pick-Up: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Awards: There will be about a dozen costume awards, including Best Group Costume, Most Obscure Office Reference Award, and Best In Show. Top male and female finishers, top male and female masters finishers, and top three finishers in each of the below age groups will win awards as well.
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The race begins at 1pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 523 Linden Street in Scranton, in front of Backyard Ale House. Participants can pick up their race bibs, tee shirts, and race info at Coopers Seafood House (701 N. Washington Avenue) on May 1 from 5-7pm. (These items are also available day of the race.) A block party and awards ceremony will be held immediately following the event.
PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 19 ARE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. More info about the race can be found at theoffice5k.com.
Race proceeds benefit Valley In Motion, a non-profit strengthening sense of community across the Lackawanna Valley. More information about VIM at www.valleyinmotion.org or on Facebook and Instagram at @valleyinmotion.
Packet Pick-Up: There will be a packet pick-up for all pre-registered runners from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Cooper's Seafood House, 701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Where: 523 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503
Cost: $30 for pre-registered runners and $40 for day of race registrants.
Race Start: 1 PM.
Day of Registration/Packet Pick-Up: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Awards: There will be about a dozen costume awards, including Best Group Costume, Most Obscure Office Reference Award, and Best In Show. Top male and female finishers, top male and female masters finishers, and top three finishers in each of the below age groups will win awards as well.
0-12
13-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
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