525 Pine Street, Scranton PA
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Get ready to lace up for the 16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K Run/Walk!
🎉 Event Details
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, in collaboration with AllOne Foundation & Charities. This exciting event benefits Friends of the Poor, a nonprofit that has been serving the Scranton area since 1986.
- Mission: Friends of the Poor operates 14 food pantries across the county.
- Services: Provides essential services including food, clothing, furniture, and more.
- Goal: Aimed at easing the burden of poverty and improving lives.
📅 Race Day Details
- Date: Sunday, November 2
- Registration: Opens at 6:45 AM
- Start Time: Race begins at 8:00 AM
- Route: The route starts at the medical school, travels down the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, and returns to finish at the medical school.
💵 Registration Fees
- 5K: $30 (includes a T-shirt)
- 10K: $40 (includes a T-shirt)
- Children: 12 & under – Free
- Sign Up: Register online by October 31 or sign up on race day during registration time.
🧒 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!
🔗 Additional Information
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 kwhetstone@geisinger.edu.
🏆 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+
🤝 Community Engagement
Come out, make a difference, and enjoy a great day with your community! Much appreciation!
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