Steamtown Marathon
Forest City, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct, 2027 (TBD)
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 955′. 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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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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