
From the Organizer
The Iron Horse 8k is race 2 in the Black Diamond Running Series! Take on some more length and some extra hills at Montage Mountain for round two of this awesome trail running lineup!
All registered participants will receive free admission to the Montage Mountain Waterpark after the race (a $34.99 value) and are eligible to purchase up to 4 additional water park tickets for family for just $15 each. Here are the rest of the important details:
8k Race Date: July 26th, 2026
Registration/Packet Pick-up: From 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Day of Registration Cost: $45
Race Start: 8:30 AM
Prizes: Awesome prizes as a matter of fact. Thanks to our friends at Montage Mountain and Scranton Running Company, the following prizes are up for grabs!
1st Place Male - $300
2nd Place Male - $200
3rd Place Male - $100
4th Place Male - $75
5th Place Male - $50
Male Masters (40+) - $100
1st Place Female - $300
2nd Place Female - $200
3rd Place Female - $100
4th Place Female - $75
5th Place Female - $50
Female Masters (40+) - $100
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,954
as of 2023
Elevation
1,128 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Black Diamond Series - Iron Horse 8k
Jul 26, 2026