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

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

<h3><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )"><strong>The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon is BACK for 2026!</strong></span></h3> <h5><span style="color:#236fa1"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )">This flat, fast, and shaded course is PERFECT for a mid-summer half-marathon!</span></strong></span><br />The Shimmy in Shickshinny follows the hard-packed Susquehanna Warrior Trail as it runs along the west bank of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, PA. The out-and-back route has a total elevation gain/loss of 11 feet and 90% of the trail is shaded. </span></h5> <h5><span style="text-decoration:underline"><em><strong><span style="color:#e03e2d;text-decoration:underline">*NOTE* THIS IS OUR LARGEST SHIMMY YET, SO WE HAVE DECIDED TO SEPARATE THE START OF EACH EVENT. THE HALF WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM, THE QUARTER WILL BEGIN AT 8:15AM. <br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 );text-decoration:underline">When</span></span></strong></em></span><br /><span style="color:#236fa1">Saturday August 8th. <br />Half Marathon: 8:00 am. </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Quarter Marathon: 8:15 am.</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Where</span></strong></em></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#236fa1">100 N. Susquehanna Ave. Shickshinny, PA</span></h5> <p> </p> <h5><em><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#e03e2d;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 );text-decoration:underline">Cost</span><br /></span></span></strong></em><span style="color:#e03e2d"><span style="color:#236fa1">Half Marathon: $50 until 1/1 $55 until 3/31, $60 until 6/30; $65 7/1 to race day</span></span><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /></span><span style="color:#e03e2d"><span style="color:#236fa1">Quarter Marathon: $30 until 1/1 $35 until 3/31; $40 until 6/30; $45 7/1 to race day<br /></span></span></h5> <p> </p> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><em><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race T-shirt and Unique Finisher&#39;s Medal</strong></span></em></span><br /><span style="color:#236fa1">Participants receive a super-soft race-themed T-shirt (while supplies last) and all participants will receive a unique finisher&#39;s medal!  </span></h5> <h5><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><em><strong>Bathrooms and Water Stations</strong></em></span><br /><span style="color:#236fa1">Porta-potties will be available at the starting area and along the course. Water stations will be available roughly every 2 miles.</span></h5> <h5><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><em><strong>Parking</strong></em></span><br /><span style="color:#236fa1">There is plenty of parking near the starting area in a few parking lots and along the street. </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline"><em><strong>Packet Pickup</strong></em></span></span><br /><span style="color:#236fa1">All packets will be picked up day-of on-site. Packet pickup opens at 6:30 AM.  </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#e03e2d"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 );text-decoration:underline">Charity</span><br /></span></strong></em><span style="color:#236fa1">A portion of the proceeds and 100% of all donations will go to support the Susquehanna Warrior Trail. For more information, check out their <a href="https://www.susquehannawarriortrail.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website HERE</a>. </span><em><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><br /><br /></span></strong></em></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 );text-decoration:underline">Awards</span><br /></span></strong></em></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#236fa1">The top three M/F overall, the top three M/F masters (masters division for Half Marathon only), and the top three M/F in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43; will win plaques to attach to their finisher&#39;s medals. </span></h5> <p><span style="color:#236fa1"><br /><strong>Q: Is there a cutoff time for the half?</strong><br /></span><span style="color:#236fa1">A: Yes! Due to the heat, we ask runners to finish in 3:00. There is a hard cutoff of 3:15. Those who may run longer than 3:00 are encouraged to run the quarter marathon. <br /></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#236fa1">Q: <strong>What is the course surface like? </strong><br />A: The out-and-back course on The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is flat hard-packed dirt and gravel. 90% is shaded. <br /></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#236fa1"><strong>Q: Are dogs allowed on the course? </strong><br />A: Yes, dogs are allowed on the course. However, due to safety and insurance reasons, we discourage participants from running with their dogs. The race is on a public trail that allows dogs, so we do not ban dogs from the race. We ask that if you choose to run with your dog, you only do so if your dog has extensive experience running in groups and with strangers. According to PA state law, all dogs, whether running or spectating or just meandering through on a Saturday walk, MUST be leashed while on public property. <br /><br /><strong>Q: Are strollers allowed on the course? </strong><br />A: No. The trail is not well-suited for strollers. <br /></span><span style="color:#236fa1"></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#236fa1">Q: Can I see a map of the half course? <br />A: Yes! (And the quarter marathon is the first half the half). <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6179756482/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FOLLOW THIS LINK HERE. </a></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div style="text-align:right;padding-right:20px"><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/create/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Create Routes</a> or <a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Search for a route</a> from millions at <a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MapMyRun</a></div>