The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon
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About the Race
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 HA...
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How hard is the The Shimmy in Shickshinny 1/2 and 1/4 Marathon Marathon?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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