TSHIRTS AND SWAG ITEMS ARE NOT GUARANTEED WITH REGISTRATION AFTER 10/4/2023. 

The SHADES OF DEATH 10 MILER will be a challenging, hilly, 10 mile loop backroad run/walk located in Avella, PA. It will start and finish at the Polar Star Club.  60% of the run will be on a lightly traveled dirt/gravel road with about 40% on paved roads.

Over 1200' of Ascent and 1200' of Descent. Within the first mile you will tackle the longest and steepest uphill of the run @ +14.5% grade / 1.5 miles long.

There will be a 4 hour cutoff to finish the run\walk.  The run starts at 10:00 AM, registration opens at 8:30.

The run will take you on multiple back roads including Shades Of Death Road, with scenic views of farms and forests. Near the end of the run you will pass by Meadowcroft Rockshelter which is an archaeological site that contains the earliest known evidence of human existence in North America.

We will have 3 aid stations setup on the course around mile 3, 6, and 8. 

You are invited to stick around after the race for a BBQ meal (included), drinks and live music. Additional BBQ dinners for non-race participants can be purchased in advanced.

Last day to pre-register is 10/10/2023. Last day to guarantee a t-shirt is 9/30/2023.

Sponsorhip opportunities are available.  We are also accepting donations of race day items (water, gatorade, energy bars, fruit, etc). 

Any questions or for more information, please contact Mandy Gailey

mandy@gaileyenvironmental.com

All proceeds benefit the local Avella Area, Jefferson Township, and West Middletown Volunteer Fire Departments.