
Run Against Hunger 5K/10K Run & 2mi walk is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Scranton, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
From the Organizer
What: 2 Mile Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run to benefit the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen in downtown Scranton.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026. All races start at 9 AM
Where: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. trailhead.
Day of Registration and Packet Pickup: 7:30 to 8:45 AM at the Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion
Packet Pickup: There will be a packet pickup for all pre-registered runners on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 12 to 7 PM at the Scranton Running Company, 3 West Olive St. Scranton, PA 18508.
Results: Live results can be found at the following link: Run Against Hunger Live Results
Awards: Awards will be given to the top overall male and female for both the 5k and 10k run. The top overall walker will also receive an award. Awards will be given to the top two males and females in the below age groups for both the 5k and 10k runs.
0-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Weather
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
55°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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