Steamtown Marathon

Forest City, Pennsylvania, United States

Oct 11, 2026 - Sunday

Marathon

Race Information

The Steamtown Marathon is a USATF-certified event and is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.  The course features a net elevation drop of 955โ€ฒ.  The point-to-point course runs through 14 communities and includes approximately 4.2 miles of paved rails-to-trails along the Lackawanna River.

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๐Ÿ“Philadelphia - Saturday November 14, 2026

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Race Facts

Race Size: 500 - 1,000

Elevation: Some Hills

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: Yes

Kids Run: Yes

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