Bread Basket Bolt
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10k Run · 2 Mile Fun Walk
From the Organizer
Please join us as we race to feed our neighbors. Benefiting residents of Lackawanna County.
What: 5k run, 10k run, and 2 mile walk.
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 starting at 9 AM
Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
Student Pricing: All students under 19 years of age will have a $5 discount applied to their registration fee.
Day of Registration: Available from 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion
Packet Pick Up: From 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion
Awards: Medals to the top male and female finishers for both the 5k and 10k run. Medals also awarded to the top males and females in the below age groups for both the 5k and 10k run.
0-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bread Basket Bolt?
- Bread Basket Bolt is a running event held in Scranton, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Bread Basket Bolt?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Scranton, PA at 2 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bread Basket Bolt?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Bread Basket Bolt
May 16, 2026