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calendar_today 16 Aug, 2026
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RegisterIn memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley who believed in the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health of the youth in his community.
The "1 Mile Firecracker Race" at 707 North South Road, August 16, 2026 is in memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley, a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on September 25, 1992.
"Hook" was a tough man with a generous nature and common bond with people from all walks of life. He was at ease in a press conference or guiding a troubled adolescent. He had a moral philosophy of what was right. He would say "Straighten up and fly right!" We who believe in his philosophy and the hereafter know that he is soaring high above us with a watchful eye on all that he loves. This race will be a testament of the great love and devotion his family and friends have for his memory and worthy cause. Hook's loss is endured knowing he lives on in our hearts and souls.
All proceeds will benefit the Lackawanna county unit of the American Cancer Society.
Location: 707 North South Road, Scranton, PA (Off Keyser Avenue)
Date and Time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Registration: Day of race - 8:15 AM to 9:45 AM
Registration day of race - $25.00
Pre-Registration: $20.00 until Thursday, August 13, 2026
Junior/Senior High School Track & Cross Country student runners ages 12 to 19 yrs. - $10 Registration Fee
For information call: 570-346-1828
Race will be run regardless of weather!
Awards: Top 3 overall male and female; 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76 & over
Top Male and Female Walker
First overall Boxer award
Aug 16, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Road running
10:00
Aug 16, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Road running
10:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Scranton.
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
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