Steamtown Marathon
Location
Scranton
United States
Distance
Marathon
Date
October 11, 2026
in 35 days
Course TypePoint-to-point
Typical WeatherOctober, 8-17°C (46-63°F), usually mild
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The Steamtown Marathon runs point-to-point from Forest City High School to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, dropping about 290 meters over mostly paved rail-trail along the Lackawanna River.
What Makes This Race Special
- Point-to-point course with a net downhill
- Follows the Lackawanna River rail-trail
- USATF-certified Boston qualifier
- Starts in Forest City, finishes in Scranton