Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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 149 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
5k Run
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Flat and fast scenic course located on the paved section of the Ernst Trail with a small portion on Mercer Pike Road. Ernst Trail follows an old rail line traversing the lush bottom lands of French
Creek valley with varied environments of meadow and marsh, hardwood stands and hemlock thickets. Water provided on the course, water and snacks at the finish, Awards ceremony immediately following the race.
Start Times
15k: 7:30 AM
5k: 7:35 AM
Awards
Top 3 male/female finishers in 15k and 5k. First place finisher in each age group: 18 and under; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up.
Parking
Available at Ernst Conservation Seeds.
Restrooms
Porta Johns will be available at the start/finish area.
Shirts
Unisex T shirts guaranteed with preregistration prior to June 30, 2025. First come first serve with registrations on and after June 30, 2025
5k 15k Run Trail
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Swift Sailors Twin Cities Bubble Run
5k & ½ mile Kids Fun Run
Sunday July 12th, 2pm
Description: Join us as we connect the twin cities, made possible thanks to the kindness and support of Ron & Teri
Wagler and Advanced Contracting for allowing us to include a piece of their property on our route. The course will begin in Stoneboro Park and run through bubbles as we make our way to Sandy Lake Park. Run/Walk the 5k and sign the kids up for the ½ mile kids fun run (10 & under). The kids fun run will be part of the community celebration with bubbles, dancing, and DJ JD Sounds in Sandy Lake Park immediately following the 5k! Plan your start your way: get dropped off at Stoneboro Park or catch the convenient shuttle from Sandy Lake Park to the starting line, generously provided by H&W Transportation. This event is sponsored by Lakeview XC Boosters.
Awards: Age group and overall awards for top 3 men & women in the 5k. Finisher awards for all in the ½ mile kids run.
5k Fee: $25 by June 22nd, 2026. All registered by June 22nd will receive a t-shirt. $30 after June 22nd through race day registration. Special Pricing: $5 discount if you run XC for your school. Remaining shirts will be first come, first served.
Kids ½ mile Fee: $15 with shirt (guaranteed if registered by June 22nd), $5 NO shirt.
Packet Pickup/Late Registration: Sunday July 12th 11:30am to 1:45pm at Stoneboro Park Pavilion (5k & kids ½ mile) &
1pm-2:30pm at Sandy Lake Park Pavilion (kids ½ mile)
BENEFITS: The proceeds from this race will benefit the Swift Sailors Elementary Cross Country Program. Proceeds will be used for race entries, running shoe fund, race snacks, team shirts, end of season celebration, etc. The goal of the Swift Sailors Elementary Cross Country Program is to offer students a fun, safe, inclusive, educational and organized club experience. Students learn the importance of stretching, cooling down, hydration, proper running gear, and healthy habits.
5k Fun Run Kids Run
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Prize Money to the Overall male and female 10k winners
Race is located at Goddard State Park . Out and back course on the bike trail.
: DJ Jeff Dunn will be playing music and the national anthem.
10k
homemade wooden finisher medals for all 10k finishers. Medals are displayed on the home page.
Awards will be as such.
5k Walk : Top 3 Male and Female walkers
5k Run: Top 2 in each age group Male and Female 1-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
10K : Top 2 in each age group Male and Female 1-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
Alot of food will be given free to the runners.
Raffle Prizes
5k 10k Run Trail Walk
Wed, Jul 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
5k Run
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
5k Run
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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
Run