Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual 10/31/26 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Vintondale, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mile Run | 8K | Oct 31, 20266:30 PM | $20$25 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| 5 Mile Walk | 8K | Oct 31, 20266:30 PM | $20$25 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 8K fee goes up to $25 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 4, then $25 until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 5 Mile Run starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 1,520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1069 Main St., Vintondale, PA 15961
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1069 Main St., Vintondale, PA 15961Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,520 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual 10/31/26?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K.
- Where does it start?
- 1069 Main St., Vintondale, PA 15961.
From the organizers
Quarry Shack 5 Miler 6th Annual
October 31, 2026
This Year's Race Will Be On HALLOWEEN!!!!!
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