Scranton Turkey Trot
Scranton Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Scranton, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (35 days to go)
- Location
- 500 Arthur Avenue, Scranton, PA
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 4th Annual Scranton Turkey Trot!
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with family, fun, and a little fitness at our 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk! The Scranton Turkey Trot brings the community together to move, laugh, and give thanks—because what better way to start the day than family, football, and a 5K?
Whether this is your very first race or you're a seasoned runner, we welcome you with open wings! Let’s get huffin’ before the stuffin’!
Event Details
Start Time: 9:00 AM
(Early enough to get you moving, but not late enough to miss the parade or the pies.)
Course: Scenic, mostly flat with a few rolling hills — and no street crossings!
Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee and Apple Cider to warm up after the finish line.
Giving Back
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Nay Aug Park Association for the continued revitalization of the park in the name of the James “Red” McAndrew Foundation.
Red, a proud Hill Section native, often called Nay Aug Park a “diamond within the city,” and we’re honored to help preserve it.
Over the past two years, nearly $20,000 has been donated to the Butterfly Playground, an all inclusive play space designed for children and adults of all abilities.
Registration Information
Kids 12 & Under Run FREE!
Packet Pick Up:
Wednesday, November 25th
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Scranton Running Company, 3 West Olive St., Scranton, PA 18508
Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up:
7:30 – 8:45 AM
Nay Aug Park
Race Location
Start: In front of the Community Room (old pool concession stand)
Finish: Schimelfenig Pavilion parking lot
Entrance: Olive St., Nay Aug Park
Awards
Trophies for Top Overall Male & Female Finishers
Age Group Awards (Male & Female):
• 0–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60+
Race T-Shirts Guaranteed for the First 250 Pre-Registered Participants!
We can’t wait to see you—costumes encouraged, turkey hats welcome, gobbling optional.
Race Organizers: Julia & Matt McAndrew
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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
47°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 6 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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- Race
- Scranton Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 500 Arthur Avenue, Scranton, PA
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Scranton Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026