Scranton
Walking Events Calendar near Scranton 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Scranton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
July 2026
Walkers can use the 3.1 Miles 5K route starting at Lake Carey Station 69 at the Lake Carey Fire Company in Tunkhannock with scenic Lake Carey views. The course is wheel measured and accurate and runs alongside the running races.
August 2026
Walkers follow a 1.25 mile course around Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre, starting near 160 Market St and alongside the festival events. Volunteers line the course with water and participants may choose blue for water or white for no water.
Walkers follow a 5K route at Friedman JCC in Kingston PA. Day of registration is 8:00 to 8:45 AM for $30 or advance $25; medals for first through third place walkers and a free noncompetitive kids run accompany the family fun day.
Walkers can enjoy a 2 Miles Family Fun Walk from Church of St Gregory in Clarks Green along a course that cruises through the neighborhood. Fees are $25 pre registration or $30 day of; packet pick up is available.
Walkers can join the 1 Mile Fun Walk and kids' 1 Mile Fun Walk at 218 Depot Street in Clarks Summit, PA alongside the 5K and community block party. Adult registration is $40 and youth is $15; proceeds support local breast cancer programs.
The 1.5 Mile walk at Curran Brewing Company in Madison Township is a single loop around the lake on 100% wooded trails following old tractor paths. Entry fee is $25, T shirts are guaranteed for pre registered participants and a food truck and liv..
Walkers follow a 1 Miles route starting at 707 North South Road in Scranton near Keyser Avenue on a local road course alongside the running race. Pre registration is $20 until August 13 and day of registration is $25.
Walkers take a 1 Miles course on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail at Olive Street. The Walk 4 Ukraine is walking only and the walk will not be timed; registration fee is $10.
The event includes a 1.5 Miles walk that starts at 73 South Main Street in Pittston, PA amid the Tomato Festival. Packet pick up and day of registration take place at Evolve Fitness Pittston, 67 S. Main St, with pre registered pickup available be..
Walkers can enjoy a 2 Mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting at Olive Street Trailhead in Scranton alongside the 5K and 10K races. Registration is $30, dogs are welcome on leash, and preregistered participants receive a Res..
Walkers can enjoy a scenic 5K on the roads around Moosic Lakes, starting in Jefferson Twp PA with lake views. Shirts guaranteed if registered by Aug 5; online registration closes Aug 26 and morning registration is $35.
September 2026
The 1 Mile Fun Walk runs through Downtown Scranton from 235 N Washington Ave during La Festa Italiana. Walkers have a midway water station on North Washington Ave near Andy Gavin's and water and fresh fruit at the registration table.
Walkers may use the 10 mile road course from downtown Pittston to Public Square in downtown Wilkes Barre. The flat route crosses the Susquehanna and follows Wyoming Avenue through Exeter and Kingston.
18 Miler, 50K and 100K from Sand Spring Lake Pavilion, Hickory Run State Park, on trails with a boulder field crossing and the technical Shades of Death. Hiker friendly time limits apply for the 18 Miler and 50K, aid stations supply water,..
Walkers follow a 5K route through the streets of Freeland on a moderate course with some hills, starting and ending at Freeland YMCA. Pre registrants for the 5K Run Walk receive a commemorative Dri fit T shirt; day of registrants get shirts while..
Fun Walk starts at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square on Linden Street between N. Washington and Adams and follows part of the 5K course. Walking participants turn up Pine St, return on N. Washington and Linden to the finish and are advised to use s..
The event offers a 1 Mile Fun Walk untimed on a flat and fast course at Blakely Borough Recreation Complex in Peckville, PA. Walkers take part alongside running races and registration is $20 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under.
Walkers can take part in the community 5K at The Sidney and Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center in Kingston, PA, as part of the three race Friedman JCC 5K Series. The event welcomes walkers alongside runners and offers free parking.