Steamtown Marathon
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.
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Wheelchair
Wheelchair/Handcycle Marathon
Course contains several steep downhills. Competitors are not allowed to pass the lead vehicle.
Running
Marathon
Runners are expected to finish within six hours.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Scranton.
About Scranton
Steamtown Marathon takes place in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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