Over 200 runners and walkers take off at the starting line counted down by Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo for the 2025 Pittston Tomato Festival 5K Walk & Race on Saturday.
Tony Callaio file photo | For Sunday Dispatch
Christopher McCabe glances at the time clock as he is about to finish first-overall of the 2025 Tomato Festival 5K Race & Walk with a time of 16:29.
Tony Callaio file photo | For Sunday Dispatch
Team Allied runners Chelsea Strub, left, and Erica Zangardi, right, start the 2024 Tomato Festival 5K race on a happy note.
Tony Callaio file photo | For Sunday Dispatch
PITTSTON – The 27th Annual Pittston City Tomato Festival 5k Walk & Run will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.
Packet pick-up:
There will be a packet pick-up for all pre-registered participants at Evolve Fitness, 67 S. Main St., from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Race Day registration:
You can register starting at 8:00 a.m. at Evolve Fitness.
Entry Fees:
Entry cost after Aug. 1, 2026 – 5k – $30, Walk – $20, Youth Run – $20
Day of Registration (NO shirt included. Shirt can be purchased for an additional fee with limited sizes available).
Cost day of race/run – 5k – $35; Walk – $20; Youth Run – $20
Age group breakdown
Walk (not timed), Youth Run (age 7-13), 13 and under (5k), 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Awards Per Age Group: 2 (1 Male/1 Female) – Overall Awards: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females
Top 3 Youth (Male), Top 3 Youth (Female)
Awards Start Time: 10:40 a.m.
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