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Quarry Shack 5 Miler

Vintondale, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Quarry Shack 5 Miler is a nighttime, 5-mile trail race held in Vintondale, Pennsylvania, on the Ghosttown Trail's Rexis Branch. It offers a Run and a Walk on a closed, out-and-back rail-trail course with no road crossings. The route is essentially flat with about 115 feet of outbound gain and a downhill return.

Runners must bring personal lighting for the dark course. The event blends sport with Halloween spirit, featuring decorations, photo opportunities, and costumes. For the 5th edition, organizers added a start/finish line arch, reintroduced T-shirts, and introduced child-friendly pricing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Vintondale

Race information

Registration
5 mi
35 m+
5 Mile Run
5 mi
35 m+
5 Mile Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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