Pennsylvania · Marathon · 5K · 6.55 Miles
The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon
The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon is a marathon, 5K and 6.55 Miles event held in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. It was last held on August 8, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Shickshinny, PA
Race details
- Last held
- August 8, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Shickshinny, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- Marathon, 5K, 6.55 Miles
- Course
- 11 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 11 ft gain, 11 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Quarter Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface
About the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon
The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon is BACK for 2026! This flat, fast, and shaded course is PERFECT for a mid-summer half-marathon! 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. NOTE THIS IS OUR LARGEST SHIMMY YET, SO WE HAVE DECIDED TO SEPARATE THE START OF EACH EVENT. THE HALF…
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The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon: common questions
- When is the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon held?
- In Shickshinny, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 5K and 6.55 Miles.
- How do I register for the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from runsignup.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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