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The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania · Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 10K, 5K
Official race page & registration ↗The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The race offers 2 distances: 10K, 5K. For anyone travelling in, Hazleton is about 14 miles away and Philadelphia is about 70 miles away.
It is one of 245 races on the Pennsylvania calendar that September. At $30, entry is about typical for a Pennsylvania 10K, where the median is $30.
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Entry fee
- from $30
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Jim Thorpe: check in Sep 26, out Sep 28.
Common questions
When is The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper?
The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Where is The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper held?
The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper is held in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. It is about 14 miles from Hazleton and 70 miles from Philadelphia.
What distances does The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper offer?
The listed distances are 10K, 5K.
How much does The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper cost?
Entry is listed from $30. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for The 55th Annual Switchback Scamper?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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