7th Annual James D. Hill Run to Read

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The James D. Hill Run to Read is a 5K and 1-Mile run/walk celebrating Jim's love for running and reading. Since 2019, we've donated nearly $39,000 to Reading Is Fundamental and the Scranton Public Library.

• Family-Friendly: Bring your kids for climbing, face painting, book giveaways, fun and games!
• Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
• Location: 3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA
• More Information: For additional details, please keep reading...

💰 Pricing

• June 1 - June 30: $20 Live / $10 Virtual
• July 1 - July 31: $25 Live / $15 Virtual
• Race Weekend (August 1 - August 2): $30 Live (in-person registration at packet pickup) / $20 Virtual
• Registration Link: Register here

🏅 Live Event Info

• Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:00 AM 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
• Location: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead
• Packet Pickup:
  • Friday, August 1: 3 - 7 PM at Scranton Running Company
  • Saturday, August 2: starting at 8 AM under the Half Marathon Pavilion
• Awards: Trophies for top male and female runners, medals for top three in age groups.

🎉 Special Features

• Raffle: 50-50 cash raffle + prizes following awards at the Live Run!
• Special Guests: Reading Is Fundamental with book giveaways.
• Mobile Library: Albright Memorial Library.
• Kids' Entertainment: PicNick Entertainment with mobile climbing trailer and face painting!

🏆 Awards for Live Event

Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female runners. Medals will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 0-29, 30-59, 60+

🌍 Virtual Event Info

Run your virtual 5K anytime from Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3, wherever you’d like, and then submit your results at the following link: Submit Virtual Results

• Awards: Medals for top overall male and female, Farthest from Scranton, Oldest, Youngest, Best Photo, and Largest Contribution.

📊 Results

Results for the race will be available at the following link: James D. Hill Run to Read Live Results. Please note virtual results are updated as race submissions come in.

🎓 Proceeds Benefiting

• Reading Is Fundamental: The leading voice for children’s literacy in the U.S.
• James D. Hill Memorial Fund: Used to purchase new books at the Albright Memorial Library.

📖 Our Story

All those that knew Jim Hill well knew his first and deepest love was for his family. He participated in hundreds of races over the years, ranging from 5Ks to full marathons.

After he passed, donations were made to the Albright Memorial Library in his memory. That generosity planted a seed to organize this race in his honor.

Jim was the sweetest and most selfless man we’ll ever know. We lost him in 2016 after he suffered a heart attack during a 5K race. Along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, you will find a tree we planted in his memory.

Please join us again in celebrating Jim and his love for life, running and reading!

With sincere gratitude and to sign off as he would have... At Your Service, The Hill Family

🌟 Our Mission

Our mission is to grow Jim's legacy of compassion and understanding, connecting people of all colors, shapes and speeds through our shared love for exercise of body and mind.