Turkey Trot - Scranton
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Scranton Turkey Trot
The Scranton Turkey Trot takes place on November 26, 2026 at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, PA. The event features a timed 5K run and a 1 Mile fun walk held on a scenic, mostly flat course with a few rolling hills and no street crossings.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Registration opens October 20, 2026 and closes November 24, 2026. Registration fees listed are $30.00 for the 5K and $25.00 for the 1 Mile fun walk. Kids 12 and under run free. Race shirts are guaranteed to the first 250 pre-registered participants.
Pre-race packet pick-up is scheduled the day before at Scranton Running Company, 3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508. Race-day registration and packet pick-up are available at Nay Aug Park. Start line is in front of the Community Room near the Olive Street entrance and the finish is at the Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot.
Trophies will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers. Age-group awards will be presented for the following categories: 0–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60+. Post-race refreshments include coffee and donuts, with in-kind support from Krispy Kreme.
The event supports local causes; past efforts raised nearly $30,000 for the Butterfly Playground and the Nay Aug Park Association, and this year proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. Costumes and turkey hats are encouraged; gobbling is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
