Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

Aug 23, 2026

Running

Scranton Pennsylvania United States

Aug 23, 2026

Running

$30.00 – $35.00

Available Distances

5K 10K 3.2K

About the Event

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.*

Join fellow runners on August 23, 2026 for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Scranton.

Races Offered

Running

5K Run

Aug 23, 2026 5K 09:00

$30.00

Open

10k Run

Aug 23, 2026 10K 09:00

$35.00

Open

2 Mile Fun Walk

Aug 23, 2026 3.2K 09:00

$30.00

Open

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About Scranton

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Rescue Run takes place in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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