33rd Anniversary Hook O'Malley 1 Mile Firecracker Race Run/Walk Against Cancer

33rd Anniversary Hook O'Malley 1 Mile Firecracker Race Run/Walk Against Cancer Race Information

<p>In memory of Paul &#34;Hook&#34; O&#39;Malley who believed in the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health of the youth in his community. </p> <p>The &#34;1 Mile Firecracker Race&#34; at 707 North South Road, August 17, 2025 is in memory of Paul &#34;Hook&#34; O&#39;Malley, a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on September 25, 1992.</p> <p>&#34;Hook&#34; was a tough man with a generous nature and common bond with people from all walks of life. He was at ease in a press conference or guiding a troubled adolescent. He had a moral philosophy of what was right. He would say &#34;Straighten up and fly right!&#34; We who believe in his philosophy and the hereafter know that he is soaring high above us with a watchful eye on all that he loves. This race will be a testament of the great love and devotion his family and friends have for his memory and worthy cause. Hook&#39;s loss is endured knowing he lives on in our hearts and souls.</p> <p>All proceeds will benefit the Lackawanna county unit of the American Cancer Society.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> 707 North South Road, Scranton, PA (Off Keyser Avenue)</p> <p><strong>Date and Time:</strong> Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM</p> <p><strong>Registration:</strong> Day of race - 8:15 AM to 9:45 AM </p> <p>                       Registration day of race - $25.00</p> <p><strong>Pre-Registration:</strong> $20.00 until Thursday, August 14, 2025</p> <p><strong>Junior/Senior High School Track &amp; Cross Country student runners ages 12 to 19 yrs. - $10 Registration Fee</strong></p> <p>For information call: 570-346-1828</p> <p>Race will be run regardless of weather!</p> <p>Race course is out and back.</p> <p><strong>Awards:</strong> Top 3 overall male and female; 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76 &amp; over</p> <p>Top Male and Female Walker</p> <p>First overall Boxer award</p>