Place
Scranton, PA US 18504
Description
In memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley who believed in the Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health of the youth in his community.
The "1 Mile Firecracker Race" at 707 North South Road, August 17, 2025 is in memory of Paul "Hook" O'Malley, a local boxing trainer who succumbed to cancer on September 25, 1992.
"Hook" was a tough man with a generous nature and common bond with people from all walks of life. He was at ease in a press conference or guiding a troubled adolescent. He had a moral philosophy of what was right. He would say "Straighten up and fly right!" We who believe in his philosophy and the hereafter know that he is soaring high above us with a watchful eye on all that he loves. This race will be a testament of the great love and devotion his family and friends have for his memory and worthy cause. Hook's loss is endured knowing he lives on in our hearts and souls.
All proceeds will benefit the Lackawanna county unit of the American Cancer Society.
Location: 707 North South Road, Scranton, PA (Off Keyser Avenue)
Date and Time: Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Registration: Day of race - 8:15 AM to 9:45 AM
Registration day of race - $25.00
Pre-Registration: $20.00 until Thursday, August 14, 2025
Junior/Senior High School Track & Cross Country student runners ages 12 to 19 yrs. - $10 Registration Fee
For information call: 570-346-1828
Race will be run regardless of weather!
Awards: Top 3 overall male and female; 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76 & over
Top Male and Female Walker
First overall Boxer award
Race Contact Info
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Winners
The winners of the 33rd Annual “Hook” O’Malley 1 Mile Firecracker Run Walk Against Cancer was held on August 17th, 2025. The late Paul “Hook” O’Malley was a local boxing trainer who was like a second father to his students at the gym, a friend to all, and the best dad you could ever have. All donations to the race will be contributed to the American Cancer Society.
The winners, from left to right: Jason Miller, Gene Reed, 3rd place female overall Rebecca Ruggles in a time of 6:29, 2nd place female overall Mary Spang in a time of 6:13, 1st place overall Emily Antonel, in a time of six minutes and 10 seconds Top boxer overall Joshua Snyder in a time of 5:35, first overall male Shamus Wallace in a time of 4:45, 2nd place overall Justin Guevara in a time of 4:59, 3rd place overall Brady Hopkins in a time of 5 minutes, top walker overall Jerry Depasquale, Patrick O’Malley, Tony Cerminaro, Debbie Delacruz and Joe Delacruz.
