Steamtown Marathon
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Event overview
The Steamtown Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The event is a USATF certified marathon and serves as an official Boston Marathon qualifier. The race entry options listed include a standard marathon and a wheelchair/handcycle marathon. The 2025 edition is noted as the 28th running, and registration opens on April 1. Entry information on the organizer page indicates the events are open to ages 18 to 105.
Course and charity
The course runs from Forest City, PA (starting at Forest City High School) to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. The route includes several miles on mostly paved Rails-to-Trails paths along the Lackawanna River and features a total elevation drop of about 955 feet from start to finish. The Steamtown Marathon benefits St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton; the event materials state the race has donated funds to the center over multiple years (over the amounts listed on site). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.