Anniversary Hook O'Malley 1 Mile Firecracker Race Run/Walk Against Cancer
About this race
In memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley who believed in the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health of the youth in his community.
The "1 Mile Firecracker Race" at 707 North South Road, August 16, 2026 is in memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley, a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on September 25, 1992.
"Hook" was a tough man with a generous nature and common bond with people from all walks of life. He was at ease in a press conference or guiding a troubled adolescent. He had a moral philosophy of what was right. He would say "Straighten up and fly right!" We who believe in his philosophy and the hereafter know that he is soaring high above us with a watchful eye on all that he loves. This race will be a testament of the great love and devotion his family and friends have for his memory and worthy cause. Hook's loss is endured knowing he lives on in our hearts and souls.
All proceeds will benefit the Lackawanna county unit of the American Cancer Society.
Location: 707 North South Road, Scranton, PA (Off Keyser Avenue)
Date and Time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Registration: Day of race - 8:15 AM to 9:45 AM
Registration day of race - $25.00
Pre-Registration: $20.00 until Thursday, August 13, 2026
Junior/Senior High School Track & Cross Country student runners ages 12 to 19 yrs. - $10 Registration Fee
For information call: 570-346-1828
Race will be run regardless of weather!
Awards: Top 3 overall male and female; 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76 & over
Top Male and Female Walker
First overall Boxer award
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Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Scranton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (EDT) in Scranton on August 16, 2026 — 13h 47m of daylight.
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