The Quarry Shack 5 Miler takes place at 1069 Main St. in Vintondale, Pennsylvania, on October 31, 2026. This running and walking event covers 5 miles and starts at 6:30 PM, making it an evening race perfect for Halloween celebrations. Entry fees range from $20 to $25. The race is in its sixth annual iteration, indicating an established local event. Runners and walkers heading to the Vintondale area for this event should plan accommodations accordingly, keeping in mind the late afternoon start time that may affect travel logistics to and from the venue.
From the Race Organizer
Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual October 31, 2026 This Year's Race Will Be On HALLOWEEN!!!!! INTRO: Come relieve history while running Ghosttown Trail's first ever nighttime race now in its 6th year that brings fun and excitement to all who partake. This 5 mile race will be held on the Rexis Branch, this race is currently the only standalone race held on this section. You will start right past the closed gate next to the old train at the Rexis trailhead. From there you will run 2.5 miles out then turn around about a tenth of a mile after the Red Mill Bridge you cross over on the trail, coming back to where you started. It's a completely closed course. There are no road crossings or any intersections you have to worry about. Its a straight out and back in the dark on a beautiful section of trail. This means you will required to have some sort of light for you to see while running. It's a great chance to have some safe fun near Halloween while running in the dark. If you never ran in the dark this is a SPOOKTACULAR opportunity to get you feet wet and see what is all about and why people enjoy it, while being around friends. The reason behind the name of the race is there is a old Quarry Shack with some local history to it, about 2.25 miles into the race on left hand side going out and right hand side coming back. It was also used for some scenes in the movie "The Boonies" which is a good horror movie to watch. COURSE INFORMATION I measured the course by sticking to the right side of the trail on the way out then on right side of the trail the way back so you should always be running on the right side of the trail in the direction you are heading. I did not take out the tangent curves because I want all runners to stick to the right side except to pass someone. This adds safety to the race and should allow no interference between runners heading in opposite directions. This is important since the race is at night. Even though it's basically flat rail trail you will still have 115 feet of total gain on the way out with no descent. There are no hills it's just a slow steady incline. On the way back you will be running all downhill retracing that 115 feet which now becomes descent. Enjoy the free speed coming back. There will be one water stop on the course about 25 feet from the turn around under a pavilion along the trail, that way as you go around the turn you can throw your cup in the trash directly across from the aid station. Please try to keep cups in that area and not way down the trail for easier clean up after the race. The Turn around will be well marked, there will be a huge Halloween decoration indicating this is where you turn around at. Both the aid station and turn will have signs indicating they are coming up. There will be Halloween decorations along the course and some lighting to show the cool things along the course. The Halloween decoration along the course are bigger and more noticeable then in the past, even more spookier and noticeable. We will continue to use the bigger more noticeable decorations. There WILL NOT be anyone jumping out at you. Halloween costumes are encouraged. The scarier and odder the better. Makes the race more fun if you choose to dress up. Think Spirit of the season. I Would say the vast majority of the field has dressed up in the past. Each year we try to go spookier with the things we use on the course. There will be a start/finish Line arch with Quarry Shack themed banners on it (weather permitting). PRICING: Pricing is $20 until October 4th at 6pm then it becomes $25 till registration closes, then $30 day of race. There is day of registration starting at 5:30pm and ending at 615pm. Cash or Check only day of. Credit cards will not be accepted day of. Children 10 and under will be free till registration closes then children will be $10 day of. Please see the rules for more information. Though children's registration are free, they must still purchase a t-shirt to get one. LOCATION Address: 1069 Main St. Vintondale, PA US 15961 Location coordinates: 40.485057, -78.923931 Race starts at Rexis Trailhead in Vintondale. (Mile 0) Will start right past the gate by the old train. AWARDS Top 3 M & F overall, top 3 in each age group for the run: 10 and under, 11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Top 3 M &F for Walk. Plus returning this Year two age group categories for both top 3 male and female for 45- and 46+. Trying to make it more fun for everyone. (no duplicates, awards will not be mailed) *children 10 and under must run the race under their own power to be eligible for age or overall group awards. Having been pushed on a stroller or carried by someone will not qualify. Awards will be similar to the past few years. Time Limit: 1 Hour 30 minutes. (18:00 minute pace per mile) Schedule of events 5:30 pm registration opens 6:15 pm registration closes 6:30 pm race starts 8:00 pm race ends (must be across mats by 8pm to be included in results) 8:05 pm awards cer
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When is Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual 10/31/26 2026 — Vintondale, PA?
Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual 10/31/26 2026 — Vintondale, PA takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Vintondale, Pennsylvania.
Where is Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual 10/31/26 2026 — Vintondale, PA held?
Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual 10/31/26 2026 — Vintondale, PA is held at 1069 Main St. in Vintondale, Pennsylvania.
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