The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
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Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon on Saturday, August 8th, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Shickshinny, Luzerne County, this event promises a flat, fast, and shaded course perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Participants can choose between the half marathon starting at 8:00 AM and the quarter marathon kicking off at 8:15 AM. The scenic route follows the hard-packed Susquehanna Warrior Trail along the picturesque west bank of the Susquehanna River, ensuring a refreshing running experience with minimal elevation gain.
With 90% of the trail shaded, runners can enjoy a comfortable race day while staying hydrated at water stations positioned every two miles. Each participant will receive a delightful race-themed t-shirt and a unique finisher's medal, making this event even more special. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support the Susquehanna Warrior Trail, so you can feel good about giving back while you run! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and soak in the beautiful summer scenery—mark your calendars and get ready to shimmy your way to the
With 90% of the trail shaded, runners can enjoy a comfortable race day while staying hydrated at water stations positioned every two miles. Each participant will receive a delightful race-themed t-shirt and a unique finisher's medal, making this event even more special. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support the Susquehanna Warrior Trail, so you can feel good about giving back while you run! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and soak in the beautiful summer scenery—mark your calendars and get ready to shimmy your way to the
Organiser's Description
THE SHIMMY IN SHICKSHINNY 1/2 AND 1/4 MARATHON IS BACK FOR 2026!
THIS FLAT, FAST, AND SHADED COURSE IS PERFECT FOR A MID-SUMMER HALF-MARATHON!
THE SHIMMY IN SHICKSHINNY FOLLOWS THE HARD-PACKED SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL AS IT RUNS ALONG THE WEST BANK OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER IN LUZERNE COUNTY, PA. THE OUT-AND-BACK ROUTE HAS A TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN/LOSS OF 11 FEET AND 90% OF THE TRAIL IS SHADED.
_*NOTE* THIS IS OUR LARGEST SHIMMY YET, SO WE HAVE DECIDED TO SEPARATE THE START OF EACH EVENT. THE HALF WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM, THE QUARTER WILL BEGIN AT 8:15AM.
WHEN_
SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH.
HALF MARATHON: 8:00 AM.
QUARTER MARATHON: 8:15 AM.
_WHERE_
100 N. SUSQUEHANNA AVE. SHICKSHINNY, PA
_COST
_HALF MARATHON: $50 UNTIL 1/1 $55 UNTIL 3/31, $60 UNTIL 6/30; $65 7/1 TO RACE DAY
QUARTER MARATHON: $30 UNTIL 1/1 $35 UNTIL 3/31; $40 UNTIL 6/30; $45 7/1 TO RACE DAY
_RACE T-SHIRT AND UNIQUE FINISHER'S MEDAL_
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A SUPER-SOFT RACE-THEMED T-SHIRT (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) AND ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE FINISHER'S MEDAL!
_BATHROOMS AND WATER STATIONS_
PORTA-POTTIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE STARTING AREA AND ALONG THE COURSE. WATER STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ROUGHLY EVERY 2 MILES.
_PARKING_
THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING NEAR THE STARTING AREA IN A FEW PARKING LOTS AND ALONG THE STREET.
_PACKET PICKUP_
ALL PACKETS WILL BE PICKED UP DAY-OF ON-SITE. PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 6:30 AM.
_CHARITY
_A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS AND 100% OF ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO SUPPORT THE SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE HERE [https://www.susquehannawarriortrail.org/]. _
_
_AWARDS
_
THE TOP THREE M/F OVERALL, THE TOP THREE M/F MASTERS (MASTERS DIVISION FOR HALF MARATHON ONLY), AND THE TOP THREE M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ WILL WIN PLAQUES TO ATTACH TO THEIR FINISHER'S MEDALS.
Q: IS THERE A CUTOFF TIME FOR THE HALF?
A: Yes! Due to the heat, we ask runners to finish in 3:00. There is a hard cutoff of 3:15. Those who may run longer than 3:00 are encouraged to run the quarter marathon.
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE SURFACE LIKE?
A: The out-and-back course on The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is flat hard-packed dirt and gravel. 90% is shaded.
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: Yes, dogs are allowed on the course. However, due to safety and insurance reasons, we discourage participants from running with their dogs. The race is on a public trail that allows dogs, so we do not ban dogs from the race. We ask that if you choose to run with your dog, you only do so if your dog has extensive experience running in groups and with strangers. According to PA state law, all dogs, whether running or spectating or just meandering through on a Saturday walk, MUST be leashed while on public property.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: No. The trail is not well-suited for strollers.
Q: Can I see a map of the half course?
A: Yes! (And the quarter marathon is the first half the half). FOLLOW THIS LINK HERE. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6179756482/]
Create Routes [http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/create/] or Search for a route [http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/] from millions at MapMyRun [http://www.mapmyrun.com]
THIS FLAT, FAST, AND SHADED COURSE IS PERFECT FOR A MID-SUMMER HALF-MARATHON!
THE SHIMMY IN SHICKSHINNY FOLLOWS THE HARD-PACKED SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL AS IT RUNS ALONG THE WEST BANK OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER IN LUZERNE COUNTY, PA. THE OUT-AND-BACK ROUTE HAS A TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN/LOSS OF 11 FEET AND 90% OF THE TRAIL IS SHADED.
_*NOTE* THIS IS OUR LARGEST SHIMMY YET, SO WE HAVE DECIDED TO SEPARATE THE START OF EACH EVENT. THE HALF WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM, THE QUARTER WILL BEGIN AT 8:15AM.
WHEN_
SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH.
HALF MARATHON: 8:00 AM.
QUARTER MARATHON: 8:15 AM.
_WHERE_
100 N. SUSQUEHANNA AVE. SHICKSHINNY, PA
_COST
_HALF MARATHON: $50 UNTIL 1/1 $55 UNTIL 3/31, $60 UNTIL 6/30; $65 7/1 TO RACE DAY
QUARTER MARATHON: $30 UNTIL 1/1 $35 UNTIL 3/31; $40 UNTIL 6/30; $45 7/1 TO RACE DAY
_RACE T-SHIRT AND UNIQUE FINISHER'S MEDAL_
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A SUPER-SOFT RACE-THEMED T-SHIRT (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) AND ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE FINISHER'S MEDAL!
_BATHROOMS AND WATER STATIONS_
PORTA-POTTIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE STARTING AREA AND ALONG THE COURSE. WATER STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ROUGHLY EVERY 2 MILES.
_PARKING_
THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING NEAR THE STARTING AREA IN A FEW PARKING LOTS AND ALONG THE STREET.
_PACKET PICKUP_
ALL PACKETS WILL BE PICKED UP DAY-OF ON-SITE. PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 6:30 AM.
_CHARITY
_A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS AND 100% OF ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO SUPPORT THE SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE HERE [https://www.susquehannawarriortrail.org/]. _
_
_AWARDS
_
THE TOP THREE M/F OVERALL, THE TOP THREE M/F MASTERS (MASTERS DIVISION FOR HALF MARATHON ONLY), AND THE TOP THREE M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ WILL WIN PLAQUES TO ATTACH TO THEIR FINISHER'S MEDALS.
Q: IS THERE A CUTOFF TIME FOR THE HALF?
A: Yes! Due to the heat, we ask runners to finish in 3:00. There is a hard cutoff of 3:15. Those who may run longer than 3:00 are encouraged to run the quarter marathon.
Q: WHAT IS THE COURSE SURFACE LIKE?
A: The out-and-back course on The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is flat hard-packed dirt and gravel. 90% is shaded.
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: Yes, dogs are allowed on the course. However, due to safety and insurance reasons, we discourage participants from running with their dogs. The race is on a public trail that allows dogs, so we do not ban dogs from the race. We ask that if you choose to run with your dog, you only do so if your dog has extensive experience running in groups and with strangers. According to PA state law, all dogs, whether running or spectating or just meandering through on a Saturday walk, MUST be leashed while on public property.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: No. The trail is not well-suited for strollers.
Q: Can I see a map of the half course?
A: Yes! (And the quarter marathon is the first half the half). FOLLOW THIS LINK HERE. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6179756482/]
Create Routes [http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/create/] or Search for a route [http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/] from millions at MapMyRun [http://www.mapmyrun.com]
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