Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- Love Rd, Scranton, PA
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10k Run · 2 Mile Fun Walk
- Price
- $30–$35
From the Organizer
Join us for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Lackawanna Heritage Trail in Scranton.
This event will include a 5K, 10K, and Fun Walk, giving runners, walkers, families, and animal lovers a chance to come together for a great cause.
All proceeds benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter and help provide food, medical care, shelter, and second chances for animals in need.
Whether you run solo, walk with friends, or form a team, your participation will make a difference for the dogs and cats of Griffin Pond.
Race day begins at 9:00 AM at the Olive Street Pavilion. Registration is $30 for the 5K, $35 for the 10K, and $30 for the Fun Walk.
Each preregistered participant will receive a Rescue Run T-shirt.
What: 5k run, 10k run, 2 mile fun walk
When: Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9 AM - Registration and packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM
Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Olive Street Trailhead
Cost: 5k - $30, 10k - $35, 2 mile fun walk - $30
Everyone who registers by August 16th will receive a free Rescue Run T-Shirt
Dogs are welcome, but we ask that you keep them on a leash and please be mindful of other participants.*
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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- Race
- Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- Love Rd, Scranton, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run?
- Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run is a running race held in Scranton, Pennsylvania on August 23, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Scranton, Pennsylvania at Love Rd, Scranton, PA 18508. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run
Aug 23, 2026