Pennsylvania · 10K
Switchback Scamper
Switchback Scamper is a 10K event held in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Race day
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- Jim Thorpe, PA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 10K
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Switchback Scamper
Course: Run Distance is 10k. Beginning in Summit Hill borough, thru the streets for the first 2 miles, next 2.5 miles on gravel and grass covered trails, 1/4 mile on highway to trail, final .2 on pavement. All downhill trail is the former Switchback Railroad. This is a point to point race. (Transportation to the race start is NOT provided. Please organize a plan to carpool to the start) The start is at the intersection of W White Street and Church St in Summit Hill, Closest address to the start…
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Switchback Scamper: common questions
- When is the Switchback Scamper?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Where is the Switchback Scamper held?
- In Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Switchback Scamper offer?
- 10K.
- How do I register for the Switchback Scamper?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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