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Ghost Town Trail Challenge

Blairsville, United States • 21 Jun 2025

The Ghost Town Trail Challenge is an endurance event held on June 21, 2025, along the historic Ghost Town Trail in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Participants can choose from three distances: a full 32-mile challenge, a half 16-mile challenge, or a 7.5-mile friends and family challenge. The event begins at sunrise and aims for participants to complete their chosen distance before sunset, testing their mental and physical stamina. The trail features multiple aid stations, scenic elevation gains, and is part of the Cambria County Trails Series, with proceeds supporting trail improvements and expansion. Registration includes transportation, race swag, and post-race amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Blairsville

Race information

Website Registration
50 km
1000 m+
Full Challenge (50k)
25 km
Half Challenge (25k)
12 km
Friends/family Challenge (12k)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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