Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

09/03/2026

Greetings Road Warriors!

Some marathons give you the address of the starting line, hand you a banana, stick you in a field and yell, “Go!”

Not Steamtown.

We overload you with information, treat you like an elite athlete, hand you a sheep, and then fire a Civil War cannon to send you on your way.

With this in mind, we are pleased to invite you to read this year’s spine-tingling information packet.

You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And you’ll know everything you need to know about running the 2026 Steamtown Marathon.

Yes, it has lots of pages but those pages have been carefully curated with all kinds of important stuff.

So, grab a glass of chocolate milk, pull up a chair, and give it a good read.

Oh, and keep training.

https://steamtownmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Confirmation-Letter.pdf

Sincerely,
Jim Cummings, Asst. Race Director

09/02/2026

Congratulations to the Lackawanna Valley Trout Unlimited on being awarded the 2026 Water and Environment Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. We are proud to partner with the organization to help plant native species along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/uinf50ZBpot

09/02/2026

Worried about shivering at our starting line?

We have you covered. You can stay warm and dry inside Forest City High School until just before the cannon blasts.

Note: AI was not used the create this image. A real human being (me) took the photo.

If I used AI, there would have been sheep in the gym.

Sincerely,
Jim Cummings
Asst. Race Director

08/28/2026

Lackawanna County has reported that a mosquito sample collected August 24 at the Laurel Street Trailhead in Archbald tested positive for West Nile virus.

No human cases have been reported in Lackawanna County. County and state officials are monitoring the situation.

Trail users are encouraged to take routine precautions, including using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when practical, and avoiding areas with heavy mosquito activity.

Learn more about West Nile virus and recommended precautions:

Vector Management

08/28/2026

🌿☀️ Take advantage of these cooler summer days and explore Carbondale!

Head out for a walk along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and enjoy some fresh air, beautiful scenery, and time outdoors. 🌳

It’s a simple way to slow down and enjoy a summer afternoon during your stay at Hotel Anthracite. 🥾🤩

08/27/2026

WEATHER ALERT ⚠️🌩️ Scattered severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening.

08/24/2026

Dozens of runners gathered along the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Trail in Scranton on Sunday for the inaugural Rescue Run, a fundraising event benefiting the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.

08/20/2026

Get your running shoes ready for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter’s Rescue Run on Sunday! 👟🏃

There will be a 5K, 10K, and 2-mile fun walk at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail to support food, medical care, and shelter for local animals in need 🐶🐱

🕖 Registration is at 7:30 a.m. at the Olive Street Pavilion, and the main events start at 9:00 a.m.
💸 It costs $30 to take part in the 5K, $35 for the 10K, and $30 for the fun walk
🐕 Dogs are welcome as long as they’re leashed!

Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Scranton/GriffinPondAnimalShelterRescueRun