Introducing:

The Pittston Patriot Classic 5K Run / Walk

Benefiting Shop with A Cop of NEPA

Fourth of July 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.

sponsored by:

The City of Pittston, Mayor Michael A. Lombardo and NEPA Racing

Join us to celebrate America’s 250^th Anniversary in Downtown Pittston with a fast 5K and the party of the summer!  Come for the 5K and stay for the Music, Hot Dogs, Food Trucks, Special guests and other surprises.  Pittston is THE place to be on the 4^th of July this year!

BENEFITS:

• The 5K will benefit Shop with A Cop of NEPA, in partnership with the City of Pittston

LOCATION:

• Start and finish at Tomato Festival Lower Lot, 71-73 S. Main Street in Pittston, PA

FEES:

• Pre-registration: $25.00 by May 21, $30 by June 21st & Receive Limited Edition Race Tee. If you register after 6/21/26 you will not recieve tee. Additional Race Tees are available at time of registration for $15 ea.
• Day of Race registration: $35.00 - Race tee will be available for purchase at the online swag store along with LS Tees, Hoodies, Stickers & more. 
• Day of race registration will be open until 8:45 am, by original registration link and Onsite QR Code Quick Registration.
• Processing Fee: $6
• No refunds will be given. In the event you register and are unable to attend, registration will be looked at as a donation.
• Check-in tables will be open at 7:45 a.m.

The Pittston Patriot Classic Swag Store, shop.getsomespirit.com/TPPC, will be available until one week after race, 7/11/26 @ midnight. Various race apparel will be available such as hoodies, tees, long sleeves, moisture wicking items, hats, beanies, stickers & magnets to name a few. All items will be delivered approx 2-3 weeks later.

Can't Participate? Still want to support our benefactors? Donations are easy... click the big red button below!

RUNNING AWARDS:

• Overall Men’s & Women’s 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 
• Age Groups - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
• Team Award - $500 donation to the High School XC Team with the lowest time for 5 runners.
• Cash prize for top runner who can beat the course record.

MEN & WOMEN AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

• 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Race Tee

RACE BENEFITS

RACE COURSE