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GCHS Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15, 2026
In 10 days
Scranton, PA
525 Pine Street
36–47°F, cloudy
7% chance of rain, wind up to 10 mph

On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years

2025

30–51°F

rain

2024

34–54°F

dry

2023

29–52°F

dry

2022

25–41°F

rain

2021

34–45°F

dry

2020

31–54°F

rain

2019

27–48°F

dry

2018

25–32°F

rain

2017

27–47°F

dry

2016

39–55°F

dry

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About this race

Geisinger College of Health Sciences is hosting its 17th annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K race! On November 15th, please enjoy the race day with us and benefit Family to Family, a movement to provide Thanksgiving dinners to hundreds of members of our Scranton community organized by Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center, supported by a fund of the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The first 120 pre-registered participants will receive a complementary t-shirt. After the first 120 registrants, t-shirts will be available for purchase on race day. 


Race Details
Date: November 15th
Registration Time: 6:45am
Race Start Time: 8:00am
Awards Time: 10:00am


Registration Fees:


5K – $30 (includes a T-shirt)


10K – $40 (includes a T-shirt)


Children 12 & under – Free

Tiny Trot Fun Zone:

Enjoy crafts and activities for kids of all ages — a great way for the whole family to join in the fun!


More details will be posted at https://www.geisinger.org/turkeytrot.


To learn more about the impact of Friends of the Poor, visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com.


Any questions email [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. 


Awards:


Results will be announced after the completion of the 5K/10K.


Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in each race, as well as the top male and female in the following age categories:


0–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60+


Come out, make a difference, and enjoy a great day with your community!
Much appreciation!

 

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