Ghost Town Trail Challenge

Event Overview

The 10th Annual Ghost Town Trail Challenge will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This non-race challenge invites participants to traverse the entire Ghost Town Trail from Black Lick, PA to Ebensburg, PA. Starting at sunrise, participants are tasked with completing the 32 miles before sundown, testing their mental and physical endurance.

Event Details

• Date: June 21, 2025
• Location: Saylor Park, 1284 Old Indiana Road, Blairsville, PA
• Start Time: 7:00 AM for Full Challenge (50K), 8:00 AM for Half Challenge (25K), and 8:45 AM for Family Challenge (12K)

Course Options

• Full Challenge: 32 miles (50K) starting at 7:00 AM
• Half Challenge: 16 miles (25K) starting at 8:00 AM
• Friends/Family Challenge: 7.5 miles (12K) starting at 8:45 AM

Registration Fees

Fees vary depending on the registration period:

• Early Bird (Dec 15 - Feb 28): 50K - $60, 25K - $50, 12K - $45
• Standard (Mar 1 - Apr 30): 50K - $65, 25K - $55, 12K - $50
• Late (May 1 - Jun 5): 50K - $70, 25K - $60, 12K - $55

All youth ages 17 and under participate for free but must purchase a t-shirt if desired.

Proceeds and Benefits

All proceeds support the enhancement and expansion of the Cambria County Trails. Participation includes transportation, aid station amenities, post-race meal, and race swag.

Contact

For additional information, contact [email protected].