The Office 5K is a road race in Scranton, PA that passes sites featured on NBC’s “The Office.” Participants can dress up as their favorite Office character for fun and prizes. Walkers can enjoy a modified 1-mile course with special activities along the way.

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The race begins in front of Backyard Ale House. Participants can pick up their race bibs, tee shirts, and race info the night before the race at Cooper’s Seafood House. (These items are also available on the day of the race.) A block party and awards ceremony will be held immediately following the event.

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Race proceeds benefit Valley In Motion, a non-profit strengthening the sense of community across the Lackawanna Valley. More information about VIM at www.valleyinmotion.org or on Facebook and Instagram.

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Friday Night Packet Pick-Up: 5 to 7 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Cooper's Seafood House, 701 N. Washington Ave, Scranton, PA

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When: May 2, 2026

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Where: 523 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503

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Cost: $30 for pre-registered runners and $40 for day-of-race registrants. 

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Race Start: 1pm

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Day of Registration/Packet Pick-Up:  11:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Race Start (523 Linden St, Scranton, PA)

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Awards: There will be about a dozen costume awards, including Best Group Costume, Most Obscure Office Reference Award, and Best In Show. Top male and female finishers, top male and female masters finishers, and top three finishers in each of the below age groups will win awards as well.

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