Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon

Ebensburg, United States • 4 Oct 2025

The Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon, held in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, is a multi-distance running and biking event set for October 4, 2025. It features a marathon (26.2 miles), 15-miler, 5k, and a unique "Couch Potato 0.0k" for casual participants. The marathon and 15-miler courses traverse scenic trails including the Ghost Town Trail, C & I Trail, and end at Duman Lake County Park.

A leisurely 26.2-mile group bike ride is also offered. The event welcomes athletes with disabilities in the 5k division, providing adaptive options. Participants enjoy aid stations, medals, commemorative shirts, and post-race music and meals, all supporting local trail and firefighter training enhancements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon (26.2 Miles)
15 mi
15 Miler
5 km
Couch Potato 0.0k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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