The 13th annual Steamtown Marathon will be held on
Sunday, October 12th, 2008
beginning at 8:00 AM sharp.
Register online today by simply clicking on the secure blue button below!
Click here to view some of the Steamtown Marathon race videos from 2007, courtesy of WNEP-TV 16.
Top 26 Reasons to Run The Steamtown Marathon:
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Organized by runners, for runners.
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USATF-certified point-to-point course.
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Ranked as one of the fastest official Boston Marathon qualifying courses!
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955’ net elevation drop – run your PR here!
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Champion Chip timing and scoring.
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Lots of witty pre-race e-mails to keep you informed and entertained.
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Quality, long-sleeve wicking t-shirt to all entrants.
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Affordably priced pre-race pasta party.
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Free bus transportation to the starting line in Forest City, PA.
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Incredible welcome at the starting
line by the Forest City High School students and cheerleaders.
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Stretch inside large, warm gymnasium at the starting line.
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50 port-a-lavs at the start area – little to no waiting!
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Well-organized
baggage collection and retrieval system.
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Race
day support from 2,500 volunteers.
Area
bike clubs patrol course to ensure your safety.
At
least 13 aid stations on the course featuring water and Gatorade.
The course includes
2.2 miles of beautiful Rails to Trails along the Lackawanna River.
Spectacular
fall foliage.
Port-a-lavs
on the course and at the finish.
Lots
of spectators, bands, cheerleaders, etc… out on the course.
Finish
in front of a large, enthusiastic crowd in the center of Downtown Scranton.
Engraved
medals to all finishers.
Free
massages available at the finish line.
Shower
facilities available just two blocks from the finish line.
More
than $13,000 in total prize money.
Free
admittance to fantastic post race party featuring dinner, live band, dancing, and more.
Race Director: William King
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