Race Discovery
Steamtown Marathon
Steamtown Marathon logo

Steamtown Marathon

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 11, 2026
Running

About this race

Steamtown Marathon 2026
10/11/2026
Forest City High School, Forest City, PA to Courthouse Square, Downtown Scranton, PA
Start: 100 Susquehanna Street, Forest City, PA. Finish: 209 North Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503

This is a USATF certified marathon that is an official qualifying race for The Boston Marathon. The race features a 955’ drop in elevation from start to finish and includes several miles on mostly paved Rails to Trails along the Lackawanna River.

Join fellow runners on October 11, 2026 for the Steamtown Marathon. It's a fantastic Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Scranton.

Pick your distance

Wheelchair

Wheelchair/Handcycle Marathon

Course contains several steep downhills. Competitors are not allowed to pass the lead vehicle.

Oct 11, 2026 Marathon 7:59 AM
$120.00
Open

Running

Marathon

Runners are expected to finish within six hours.

Oct 11, 2026 Marathon 8:00 AM
$120.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for October in Scranton.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 8.2° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 16.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 5.2° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
19.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
6.2mm

About Scranton

Steamtown Marathon takes place in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

View on Google Maps

Reviews

Done this event?

If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners

🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Scranton

Find upcoming events by distance:

Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.

Nearby Events