GCHS Turkey Trot
GCHS Turkey Trot is a running race on November 15, 2026 in Scranton, PA, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- November 15, 2026 (56 days to go)
- Location
- 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Geisinger College of Health Sciences is hosting its 17th annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K race! On November 15th, please enjoy the race day with us and benefit Family to Family, a movement to provide Thanksgiving dinners to hundreds of members of our Scranton community organized by Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center, supported by a fund of the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The first 120 pre-registered participants will receive a complementary t-shirt. After the first 120 registrants, t-shirts will be available for purchase on race day.
Race Details
Date: November 15th
Registration Time: 6:45am
Race Start Time: 8:00am
Awards Time: 10:00am
Registration Fees:
5K – $30 (includes a T-shirt)
10K – $40 (includes a T-shirt)
Children 12 & under – Free
Tiny Trot Fun Zone:
Enjoy crafts and activities for kids of all ages — a great way for the whole family to join in the fun!
More details will be posted at https://www.geisinger.org/turkeytrot.
To learn more about the impact of Friends of the Poor, visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com.
Any questions email mhoward2@geisinger.edu, mczasowski@geisinger.edu, and srdana2@geisinger.edu.
Awards:
Results will be announced after the completion of the 5K/10K.
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in each race, as well as the top male and female in the following age categories:
0–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60+
Come out, make a difference, and enjoy a great day with your community!
Much appreciation!
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
51°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
About Scranton, PA
Population
76,074
as of 2023
City Elevation
795 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- GCHS Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 15, 2026
- Location
- 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA
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GCHS Turkey Trot
Nov 15, 2026