The Office 5K

The Office 5K is a road race in Scranton, PA that passes sites featured on NBC’s “The Office.” Participants can dress up as their favorite Office character for fun and prizes. Walkers can enjoy a modified 1 mile course with special activities along the way.

The race begins at 1pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 523 Linden Street in Scranton, in front of Backyard Ale House. Participants can pick up their race bibs, tee shirts, and race info at Cooper’s Seafood House (701 N. Washington Avenue) on May 1 from 4-7pm. (These items are also available day of the race.) A block party and awards ceremony will be held immediately following the event.

Participants who register by April 19 are guaranteed a shirt. More info about the race can be found at theoffice5k.com.

Race proceeds benefit Valley In Motion, a non-profit strengthening sense of community across the Lackawanna Valley. More information about VIM at www.valleyinmotion.org or on Facebook and Instagram at @valleyinmotion.

Packet Pick-Up: There will be a packet pick-up for all pre-registered runners from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Cooper's Seafood House, 701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Where: 523 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503

Cost: $30 for pre-registered runners and $40 for day of race registrants. 

Race Start: 1 PM.

Day of Registration/Packet Pick-Up:  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Awards: There will be about a dozen costume awards, including Best Group Costume, Most Obscure Office Reference Award, and Best In Show. Top male and female finishers, top male and female masters finishers, and top three finishers in each of the below age groups will win awards as well.

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Join fellow runners on April 30, 2022 for the The Office 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Scranton.