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The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon

📅 August 7, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Shickshinny · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 8, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

13.1 mi6.6 mi

About

The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon offers a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) at 8:00 a.m. and a quarter marathon (6.55 miles / 10.5 km) at 8:15 a.m. on August 7, 2027, in Shickshinny, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The flat, fast course follows the Susquehanna Warrior Trail, a dirt and gravel path that is 90% shaded, ideal for summer racing.

Participants receive a super-soft race-themed T-shirt and a unique finisher medal. Portable toilets and water stations are easy to reach, and there is ample parking near the start area. Plaques go to overall and age-group winners, and part of the proceeds benefits the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.

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