GCSOM Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The GCSOM Turkey Trot takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Scranton, PA. It is the 16th annual edition and is organized by Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in collaboration with AllOne Foundation & Charities. The event includes the following distance options:
- 5K - $30, includes a T-shirt
- 10K - $40, includes a T-shirt
Children 12 and under may participate for free. Online registration closes October 31, 2025; on-site registration is available during race-day registration hours.
Course, beneficiary, and awards
The route starts and finishes at the medical school and travels along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. The event benefits Friends of the Poor, a nonprofit that operates 14 food pantries in the county and provides services such as food, clothing, furniture, household items, utility and medical assistance, transportation, and after-school programs. A Tiny Trot fun zone will offer crafts and activities for children.
Results will be announced after the races. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers in each race and to the top male and female in the age categories 0–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.