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Steamtown Marathon
Steamtown Marathon is a marathon and Relay event held in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Scranton, PA
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- Marathon, Relay
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Net downhill; ~955 ft drop from start to finish
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- steamtownmarathon.com
About the Steamtown Marathon
A fast, scenic point-to-point marathon from Forest City to downtown Scranton with a net 955-foot drop, prized as a Boston qualifier and capped around 3,000 runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #15 (BQ rate 19.8%, PR score 101.1, Downhill); Fast Boston qualifier; USATF-certified; frequently sells out
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Steamtown Marathon: common questions
- When is the Steamtown Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Steamtown Marathon held?
- In Scranton, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Steamtown Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Relay.
- How many people run the Steamtown Marathon?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Steamtown Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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