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

Race Info

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 WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 AM, THE QUARTER WILL BEGIN AT 8:15 AM.

When

Saturday August 8th.

• Half Marathon: 8:00 am
• Quarter Marathon: 8:15 am

Where

100 N. Susquehanna Ave. Shickshinny, PA

Cost

• Half Marathon: $50 until 1/1, $55 until 3/31, $60 until 6/30; $65 7/1 to race day
• Quarter Marathon: $30 until 1/1, $35 until 3/31; $40 until 6/30; $45 7/1 to race day

Race T-shirt and Unique Finisher's Medal

Participants receive a super-soft race-themed T-shirt (while supplies last) and all participants will receive a unique finisher's medal!

Bathrooms and Water Stations

Porta-potties will be available at the starting area and along the course. Water stations will be available roughly every 2 miles.

Parking

There is plenty of parking near the starting area in a few parking lots and along the street.

Packet Pickup

All packets will be picked up day-of on-site. Packet pickup opens at 6:30 AM.

Charity

A portion of the proceeds and 100% of all donations will go to support the Susquehanna Warrior Trail. For more information, check out their website HERE.

Awards

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+ will win plaques to attach to their finisher's medals.

Q&A

Q: Is there a cutoff time for the half?
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.

Q: What is the course surface like?
A: The out-and-back course on The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is flat hard-packed dirt and gravel. 90% is shaded.

Q: Are dogs allowed on the course?
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.

Q: Are strollers allowed on the course?
A: No. The trail is not well-suited for strollers.

Q: Can I see a map of the half course?
A: Yes! (And the quarter marathon is the first half the half). FOLLOW THIS LINK HERE.