This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the Mercer County Twilight QUAD. It's the oldest continuous running series in the region. Each event begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings in the summer months. Over 50,000 finishers have been recorded through the first 140 events of the QUAD.
Runners who complete all four events will receive a commemorative award. Each year, over 150 runners and walkers complete all four events of the series.
Specialty QUAD shirts will be available for purchase on site on a first come first serve basis.
The races include:
June 24 - Strawberry Days 5K - Grove City
July 15 - Dam Race - Sharpsville
July 29 - Fredonia 5K - Fredonia
Aug 12 - Ice Cream Race - Grove City, PA
Check-in: August 22, 2026, 8:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Kidd’s Mill Covered Bridge
West Kidd’s Mill Road, Transfer, PA 16154
GPS Coordinates: 41.354194791624145, -80.39786005668815
Start Time: 11:00 A.M
Memorial Field House, Westminster College
Cost is $10 for ages 14 and younger. The discount will be reflected at check out.
Join us for our Patriotic Powered Fundraising Event!
Superhero Patriot Powered Events:
ONSIGHT REGISTRATION/PICK UP BEGINS 8:30AM
5K RUN 9:30AM
FUN RUN 9:40AM
FUN WALK 9:45AM
COSTUME CONTEST 10:45AM
AWARDS 1st, 2nd,3rd, 11:00AM
8 & under, 9-12, 13-17, 18-29,30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
STAR SPANGLED SPRINTERS 11:15AM (Kid’s Free Event)
RAFFLE BASKET WINNERS ANNOUNCED 11:30AM
To commemorate America250, we are introducing unique patriotic elements:
· The “Honor Mile”: A flag-lined section of course dedicated to local veterans and frontline “superheroes”.
· The 250 Challenge: An initiative to collect 250 essential items for PCOM on race day.
· Historical Hero Zone: A space where families can meet modern-day heroes (police, fire, medical members, and today’s American soldier.
The Categories for the Costume Contest:
v The Founding Force Mashup (American Revolution)
v The Legacy Avenger (20th Century American icons)
v The Sestercentennial Squad (Group Award)
v The Patriotic Power-Up (Most Stars & Stripes)
Join the Crawford County Drug & Alcohol Executive Commission Inc. (CCDAEC) in a fun 5k race and 1-mile walk. This race is designed to raise funds for the annual Recovery Celebration here in Meadville, PA in September, increasing drug overdose awareness (which Drug Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st), and recovery activities brought to you by our agency, the CCDAEC. Donations are also accepted.
Race/Walk Details
Location: Ernst Bike Trail Bean's Trailhead. 18701 Smock Hwy, Meadville, PA 16335
Race Price: Registration for the race is $25 and will increase on July 23rd (7/23/26) by $5. Race day registrations are cash only, priced at $30.
Registration: Right there in the parking lot by the Start/Finish line. It opens at 8:00am and the 5k starts at 9:00am and the 1-mile walk starts at approximately 9:15am.
Children: Children ages 10 and below will not have to register if participating along with a parent/guardian. This is unless the child wants to try to win an award for the 5k and/or a T-shirt. There have been a lot of inquiries about a children's race, as we allow children to run for free, we will not be having a separate race for children.
Course: A scenic out-n-back course over the Ernst Bike Trail.
Timing Service: Will be determined at a later date.
5k Awards: There will be an award for the top male and female. Additionally, there will be top 3 awards for each age group that are separated by 10 years (i.e., Under 19, 20-29... up to Over 70). The winners will be announced at approximately 10:00am. The awards will be locally made by The 100 Acre Wood Shop in Meadville.
https://www.facebook.com/100acrewoodshop
Water: Will be provided at the Start/Finish line and at the 5k turnaround.
T-shirts: To guarantee that you receive a shirt, you must register no later than July 22nd (7/22/26). Our wonderful logo was made by a talented local caricature artist, Calista, from our 1st renewal of this race in 2023.
https://www.facebook.com/CalistaMArtist
https://www.teepublic.com/user/calistamcreations
Parking: The parking lot is first come, first served and staff will rope off the parking lot when full. Additional parking can be at the Plaza Mall, which one must be careful to cross the road.
Pets: The trail is pet friendly, we ask that you follow the trail rules. Keep the pet leashed at all times, clean up after ourselves, and stay on our best behavior.
Recovery Celebration: Tentatively September at the Diamond Park in Meadville PA.
Additional Details
We will be running a Drug Overdose Awareness memorial that will be transported to the Recovery Celebration! Please join in and increase awareness to help provide prevention strategies and help when needed.
We will also have free Naloxone/Narcan available for anyone who wants. If you or a loved one has difficulty with substance use issues, this is a good way to help save a life. The doses are completely free, all we ask is to use it when needed and to fill out a small questionnaire to provide statistics.
Trail to Recovery
Event Record
Male: Hans Wentz - 17:57.9
Female: Kelly Latimer - 24:03.8
This is the 3rd year of the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K. With the park filled with Christmas trees and lights come on out and run or walk a 5K through Buhl Park and enjoy the Christmas light display (video below). Walkers are welcome to walk the 5K !! Enjoy the beauty of the park !! Proceeds go to PACFI.
Prize Money to the Overall Male and Female winners !! NEW THIS YEAR !!
WHEN? Registration starts at 3:00 pm at the Casino building in the park. Race starts at 4:45 pm sharp. Large amount of parking available!
PACKET PICK UP? Yes! There will be Packet Pick Up at the new location this year. Hermitage Agway (4065 E State St. Hermitage, PA. 16148) from 3pm till 5pm on Saturday , Dec 19th. If you come to the Hermitage Agway for Packet Pick Up you will receive a Daffin's chocolate candy!!
There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 20th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3:00 pm on until race start.
Christmas Costume Awards: MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!! Wear a Christmas themed costume and have a chance for an award!! Gift Baskets to Costume Contest Winners !! We are going to have more costume awards this year !!
Jolliest Costume (Male)
Jolliest Costume (Female)
Jolliest Couple/Group Costume (2 or more)
Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K T-Shirts optional: $10 extra (pic of T-Shirt & Medals below)
Homemade, wooden Christmas tree ornaments to all finishers !!
Christmas-themed medals for Award Winners in 5 year age groups: 1-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+
Post-Race Refreshments: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
Family Friendly Event: All ages all welcome with three distance options available.
Helmets: All participants regardless of age must wear a helmet.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up: September 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Town Square, Seneca Street, Oil City, PA. Any available shirts will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Start time: 9 a.m. at the Town Square, Seneca Street Oil City, PA. Based on the number of participants, the event director reserves the right to release participants in 5-minute waves.
5-, 6-, or 7-Card Draw Options: All participants will receive 5 cards by stopping at dealer tables along the route. However, they can increase their chances by picking up a 6th and 7th card by cycling additional mileage. Only the best 5-card hand will be used to determine the winner. The 5-card out-and-back course is approximately 9 miles; the 6-card course is approximately 12.5 miles; and the 7-card course is approximately 16 miles.
Course: Town Square to McClintock Well to Haggerty’s Ice Cream to Oil City Marina to Suzette Nellis Memorial (5-card turn) to picnic area (6-card turn) to River Ridge (7-card turn), back to the Town Square for the final card. The course utilizes the McClintock, Oil City, and Samuel Justus bike trails, which are part of the Erie to Pittsburgh trail system.
Picnic/Prize Announcement: A post-event picnic will be held at the Town Square, Seneca Street, Oil City, PA. Prize announcement will take place at noon.
Entry Fee: $25. Any proceeds benefit the downtown revitalization efforts of the Oil City Main Street Program.
T-Shirt Guarantee Deadline: August 12. Extra shirts will be given on a first come, first served basis.
Grand Prize: E-bike donated by Friedhaber’s. Awarded to the participant with the best 5-card poker hand. In the event of a tie, participants will split the deck. Best card will win.
Slightly rolling course. Out and back. Special pricing for 1st responders/active military/veterans.
Race is located at Pulaski Twp Park.
Race starts at 6 pm.
5k awards: Top 3 Overall. top 3 in each age group. 1-14.15-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
2 Mile Walk: Top 3 Overall, Top 3 Responders
Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for up to 3 Miles of messy mayhem. You and your friends/family can expect to run, walk, crawl, wade, slip, slide, and scream with excitement as Muddy Dash gets you fabulously filthy. We’re consistently striving for innovation and excitement in our obstacles, so there’s always a chance you’ll see something brand new! From the moment you step off of that start line, until you triumphantly cross the finish, we hope you’re prepared to have the time of your life among so many of your new best friends in the Muddy Dash community.
Event details and schedule
Choose your start time and run with your friends and hundreds of others on this obstacle course!
Get more details on our website so you're ready to conquer YOUR Muddy Dash!
Race Overview The Glacier Ridge Ultramarathons and Trail Race (GRT) is growing into a full race series as we head into our second year. Pain in Moraine returns September 11–12 at Moraine State Park’s South Shore, bringing back the 24-hour, 10K loop challenge for another round. Get ready to see how many laps you can stack up in year two! The route will hit the Pleasant Valley, Hilltop, and Sunken Garden trails. Each loop is an almost perfect 10k (6.2 miles) with approximately 723' of vertical gain.Competitors can arrive at any point during the event to log their loops. If runners wish to log some loops, leave the event, and return at a later time to do more, then please communicate your intentions to the RD. New to 2026, Miles of Smiles will track participants. There is plenty of room near the start finish to setup a "base camp". Tents and canopies are permitted and should be tethered appropriately.CAMP FIRES are not permitted. There will be a couple propane heaters near the main tent
overnight. ALCOHOL is not permitted as this event takes place within a state park.The main tent will have a fully stocked aide station. Hot food will be available (toasted cheese, cheese quesadilla, ramen noodles, hot dogs, pizza). A mini aid station will be set up at the halfway point, stocked with water and Gatorade and available to runners throughout the entire event. Race Location Moraine State Park, South Shore: Sunken Garden TrailheadCoordinates: 40.941781, -80.093522 Event day registration Yes, you can show up and register for the event on race day if capacity is not met. Cash or Venmo accepted. Depending on availability, swag will be given with a the bib. Race Schedule FridayLocation: Sunken Garden Parking lot at Moraine's South Shore5:00 – 6:45 PM – Packet pick-upStarting at 7:00 PM - event beginsSaturday6:00 PM - Last loop cutoff7:00 PM - Event ends Awards will be given at the conclusion of the challenge. Pacing Pacing?!? On a loop challenge? Just register as a participant and log
as many loops as you want with your runner. Runner Swag & Awards Registrations, prior to 8/23/2026, will receive a pair of 3" wool socks in their race packet and a Techno Lite Vest. Awards go to the male and female that complete the most loops within the 24 hour period. Tie breakers will be determined by the last loop time. Additional awards will be given for competitors achieving ultra distances based on loop count. (5+ loops) Age limitations All runners, under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No exceptions Crew This is a loop challenge. Crews can offer assistance to their runner(s) at the start/finish and at the 3.5 mile water station. Parking is limited at the water station. Parking on the road is not allowed.Crews are responsible for their own food and drinks. Race management, sponsors, and volunteers are not responsible for lost or injured crews. Crews must abide by posted speed limits. You will have more than enough time to get from one aid station to the next ahead of
your runner! Pregnancy & Postpartum Policy A refund or deferment will be issued for pregnancy or postpartum. Please contact the RD. Event's current local time: 4:24 AM ET
The Fall Mighty Moraine Multi Sport Event will host the Pennsylvania State Triathlon Championships on August 15 and 16, 2026 and will include an Olympic Distance Triathlon, Relay, and Aqua bike on August 16 and the Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Adventure Race, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Aqua bike, High School Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Relay, Novice Sprint Triathlon and Super Sprint Races on August 16.
Our Youth Triathlon will be Saturday evening, August 15 at 4:00 PM.
All races are sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
Schedule of events
August 15 Tentative Schedule
Late packet pick-up and transition opens at 5:15 AM $20 fee
Transition closes at 6:30 AM
Pre-race meeting, National Anthem at 6:30 AM
Olympic Races start at 6:50 AM
Youth Race Transition opens 4:00 PM
Transition closes 4:45 PM
10 and under start at 5:00 PM
11-14 start at the conclusion of the 10 and under races.
August 16 Tentative Schedule
Late packet pick up and transition opens at 5:15 AM $20 fee
Transition closes at 6:30 AM
Pre-race meeting and National Anthem at 6:30 AM
Duathlon and Adventure Race at 6:45 AM
High School State Championships 6:50 AM
Sprint Triathlon Men 34 and younger and Aqua Bike and Relay 6:55 AM
Sprint Triathlon men 35 and older 7:00 AM
Sprint Triathlon women 7:05 AM
Sprint Triathlon Novice Wave 7:20 AM
Super Sprint Triathlon 7:45 AM
4 concurrent races:
100 miles - 17,627' elev gain - 32 hour limit - 5 AM Saturday to 1 PM Sunday = 19:06 / mile
100K - 11,026' elev gain - 31 hour limit - 6 AM Saturday to 1 PM Sunday = 30:00 / mile
50K - 5,459' elev gain - 17 hour limit - 7 AM to midnight Saturday = 32:48 / mile
25k 7hour limit-9am to 4pm Saturday
50k, 100k, and 100mile will receive belt buckles for finishers awards. 25K will receive an award to be determined.
Start line target of approximately 100 participants in the 100K, 225 in the 50K, 150 in the 25k and 90 in the 100 miler
50K loop course on primarily the rugged single-track Gerard Hiking Trail of OCSP
Approx. over 2,000 reflective flags, signage and hundreds of orange soccer cones mark the course
Friends, family, crew and pacer friendly
Race HQ is beautiful Titusville Middle School (TMS) - 415 Water St - lat: 41.625226, long: -79.667267 - serves as the start / finish line, aid station # 4, and race HQ - post-race showers are included in your entry fee.
PACERS MUST REGISTER AT EITHER THE MIDDLE SCHOOL OR AID STATION #2***
NOTE PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY-Packet pick up and merchandise sales location will be determined at a later date.
5K Run / Walk that is flat terrain on Walnut Street in Titusville PA. This is our 12th annual event and fun for the whole family. Adult fee is now $15. Kids 18 and under participate for free. Kids under age 7 can participate but are not officially timed and do not need to be registered. There is a charge if participants want a race shirt. Long Sleeve is $16 / Short Sleeve $11
This race is chip timed by Wolf Creek Race Management