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Marathon will attract nearly 2,000 runners!
Marathon will attract nearly 2,000 runners! - Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:47AM EST
Reported by: David DeCosmo WYOU TV News
Friday, Oct 10, 2008 @ 11:47am EST
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY
Final preparations are underway for the 13th annual Steamtown Marathon which is scheduled for Sunday, October 12th. As of Friday morning 1928 contestants had registered for the event. Some 2500 volunteers have signed up to help with the race.
The marathon begins at 8am in Forest City and concludes at the finish line in downtown Scranton. Runners will go through 14 Lackawanna County Communities along the route. It is considered to be a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.
Organizers say the Steamtown Marathon has an economic impact on the area of about one million dollars. Proceeds from the race itself go to support Saint Joseph's Center in Scranton. | |
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