Steamtown Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2027 (10 Oct 2027), point to point.
MarathonBQ course
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- —
- not published
- Descent
- —
- not published
- Profile
- —
- not published
- Layout
- Point to point
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- 07:59
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
- times count for Boston
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Respect the Drop
The course drops 955 feet from Forest City to Scranton. Don't hammer the early downhill; save your quads for the later miles.
From the description
- 02
Cold Morning Start
Start time is 07:59 with typical race day temp 9.3°C. Wear layers you can shed as you warm up.
From the start time, temperature
- 03
Point-to-Point Logistics
The race runs from Forest City to downtown Scranton. Arrange transport to the start; the finish is at Courthouse Square.
From the description
- 04
Rails to Trails
Several miles are on mostly paved Rails to Trails along the Lackawanna River. Use this flat section to find a steady rhythm.
From the description
- 05
Boston Qualifier
This is a USATF certified Boston qualifier, so expect a fast field. Line up with runners targeting your pace.
From the description
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.