{"id":164524,"date":"2026-04-13T14:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/164524\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:48:13","slug":"scranton-half-marathon-draws-nearly-3000-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/164524\/","title":{"rendered":"Scranton Half Marathon Draws Nearly 3,000 Runners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Scranton%2C+PA&amp;city=Scranton&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Scranton+Half+Marathon+Draws+Nearly+3%2C000+Runners&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fscranton%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fscranton-half-marathon-draws-nearly-3-000-runners%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dc63f861c85.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting runners in motion, with the race course and surrounding buildings fractured into overlapping planes of bright, vibrant colors.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Scranton Half Marathon&#8217;s annual race through the city streets showcases the energy and athleticism of the runners while also highlighting the local businesses that benefit from the event&#8217;s economic impact.Scranton Today<\/p>\n<p>The 13th edition of the Scranton Half Marathon took place on Sunday, drawing nearly 3,000 runners through the city&#8217;s streets. The annual race is a boon for local businesses, providing increased exposure and revenue during the event.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Scranton Half Marathon is a major community event that highlights the city&#8217;s vibrant running culture and brings an influx of visitors to support local shops, restaurants, and other businesses along the race route.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s Scranton Half Marathon saw nearly 3,000 runners participate in the 13.1-mile race through the city&#8217;s streets. The annual event provides a significant economic boost for local businesses, with runners and spectators patronizing shops, eateries, and other establishments before and after the race.<\/p>\n<p>        The 13th edition of the Scranton Half Marathon took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026.The race started at 8 a.m. on race day.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Scranton Half Marathon<\/p>\n<p>An annual half marathon race that has been held in Scranton, Pennsylvania for the past 13 years.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Bordanaro<\/p>\n<p>A reporter for Newswatch 16 who participated in the 2026 Scranton Half Marathon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Scranton%2C+PA&amp;city=Scranton&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Scranton+Half+Marathon+Draws+Nearly+3%2C000+Runners&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fscranton%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fscranton-half-marathon-draws-nearly-3-000-runners%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cThe Scranton Half Marathon is a great way for our community to come together and celebrate our city&#8217;s vibrant running culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Anthony Bordanaro, Newswatch 16 Reporter<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Scranton Half Marathon is a beloved annual event that not only promotes health and fitness, but also provides a significant economic boost to local businesses through increased foot traffic and spending by runners and spectators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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