Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Marathon | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | See registration | – |
| 15-Miler | Other | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Group Bicycle Ride | Bike Ride | Oct 3, 20269:45 AM | See registration | – |
| Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:50 AM | See registration | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Firefighter Turnout Gear 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | See registration | – |
| 0.0K | – | Oct 3, 202610:10 AM | See registration | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 2,110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
157 County Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931
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 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 157 County Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 2,110 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-shirt
- Distances
- Bike Ride, 5K, Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- Do athletes 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride, 5K, Marathon, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 157 County Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
From the organizers
We have moved race registration over to UltraSignup!
New registration link for UltraSignup
Those that have registered for the Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon on RunSignup prior to 6/30/26 have been manually entered into the UltraSignup system. You should have received an email confirming your registration - do not worry! This was us simply doing a manual entry so that you are in the event. We are making this change due to timing needs. Any questions can be directed to the race director at [email protected].