Switchback Scamper

Jim Thorpe, United States • 28 Sep 2025

The 54th Annual Switchback Scamper in Jim Thorpe, PA, offers a 10k Run and 5k Walk. The point-to-point course begins in Summit Hill, traversing two miles of streets, about 2.5 miles of gravel and grass trails, a short highway-to-trail section, and finishes on pavement at Match Chunk Lake Park. A key feature is the downhill trail on the former Switchback Railroad.

Transportation to the start is not provided, and start/finish safety is supported by a Summit Hill police escort at the start and ambulance/medical assistance at the finish. Packet pickup occurs at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. It is a longstanding community event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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