Click here to view the Steamtown Marathon race videos from 2007, courtesy of WNEP-TV 16.

Top 26 Reasons to Run The Steamtown Marathon:

1. Organized by runners, for runners.

2. USATF-certified point-to-point course.

3. Ranked as one of the fastest official Boston Marathon qualifying courses!

4. 955’ net elevation drop – run your PR here!

5. Champion Chip timing and scoring.

6. Lots of witty pre-race e-mails to keep you informed and entertained.

7. Quality, long-sleeve wicking t-shirt to all entrants.

8. Affordably priced pre-race pasta party.

9. Free bus transportation to the starting line in Forest City, PA.

10. Incredible welcome at the starting line by the Forest City High School students and cheerleaders.

11. Stretch inside large, warm gymnasium at the starting line.

12. 50 port-a-lavs at the start area – little to no waiting!

13. Well-organized baggage collection and retrieval system.

14. Race day support from 2,500 volunteers.

15. Area bike clubs patrol course to ensure your safety.

16. At least 13 aid stations on the course featuring water and Gatorade.

17. The course includes 2.2 miles of beautiful Rails to Trails along the Lackawanna River.

18. Spectacular fall foliage.

19. Port-a-lavs on the course and at the finish.

20. Lots of spectators, bands, cheerleaders, etc… out on the course.

21. Finish in front of a large, enthusiastic crowd in the center of Downtown Scranton.

22. Engraved medals to all finishers.

23. Free massages available at the finish line.

24. Nice Race Expo in modern high school building.

25. More than $13,000 in total prize money.

26. Free admittance to fantastic post race party featuring dinner, live band, dancing, and more.

      Race Director: William King