Fool's Run 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location: Blairsville, PA; Saylor Park in Black Lick, PA (GPS address below), 1284 Old Indiana Road, 15717
Type: RUN

Official registration Past results (if available)

At a glance

Experience a historic 10K or popular 5K on the Ghost Town Trail, featuring chip timing, live results, and awards for all ages.

Competitive

Who it's for

Family Friendly
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 47th Anniversary Fool's Run 10K or the popular 5K on the beloved Ghost Town Trail in Blairsville, PA. Known as potentially the longest continuous 10K in Pennsylvania, this event offers a welcoming experience for runners and walkers alike. Enjoy an out-and-back course with no road crossings, perfect for families. Chip timing with live results ensures a precise race, complemented by finisher medals and awards for top overall and age group performers.

What to expect

Run or walk an out-and-back course on the Ghost Town Trail.
Enjoy professional chip timing with live results, plus finisher medals and awards for top overall and age group performers.
The course has no road crossings, making it ideal for families.

Standout details

47th Anniversary 10K
Longest continuous 10K in Pennsylvania
Ghost Town Trail course
Chip timing with live results

Perks & features

Awards

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Jan 9, 2026, 5:15 AM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
10K
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 5:15 AM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Hilly
Walkers welcome

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

10K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

The Fool's Run 10K & 5K will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 on the Ghost Town Trail at Saylor Park, Black Lick, Pennsylvania. This is the 47th Anniversary of the 10K, the first 10K have been conducted in 1979, It is thought to be the longest continuous 10K in Pennsylvania. A 5K was added in 2015 and has proven to be very popular.

Finishers' medals in addition to overall and age group awards. Finishers' medals are provided through the courtesy of IRRC member Bill Leydic.

New for 2026: Chip timing by Gingerbread Timing. Live results uploaded every 30 seconds during the race!

The Ghost Town Trail is a favorite among local runners and we know you will enjoy it. The 10K and 5K will be out-and-back on the trail with the finish near the pavilion at Saylor Park. Awards will be presented at the pavilion following the race to the top three male and female finishers, top male and female masters, and top three male and female age group winners in five-year groups up to 70+. Runners and walkers are welcome in both events and are eligible for awards as listed here. No separate walker awards.

Race shirts are guaranteed for those preregistered by March 23, 2026. Shirts available after that date and on race day as supplies last. Shirts courtesy of S & T Bank and Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Family registration is available for three or more runners or walkers from the same household. There are no road crossings in the 10K or the 5K, making it ideal for all family members.

Online registration will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 2nd. Race day registration will be available starting at 8:30 AM at Saylor Park.

Professional timing will be provided by David Mapes Timing Service of Somerset, Water will be provided on the course and at the finish.

For safety and insurance reasons: No baby strollers or dogs.

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