Coal Cracker 10K
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 115 W Centre St, Shenandoah, PA
- Distance
- Coal Cracker 10K · Kids Fun Run/ 1.5 Mile Run NO shirt · Kids Fun Run/ 1.5 Mile Run WITH shirt & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the Shenandoah Coal Cracker 10K!
The Coal Cracker 10k is an iconic running event nestled in the heart of the Coal Region. Beginning in the center of Shenandoah (PA), runners take off through downtown Shenandoah before being met with the first of many challenging hills. The course then takes the runners through the twists, turns, and gently rolling hills of the Coal Region before taking a left turn up the infamous St. Nick's breaker. Runners will test their grit and endurance as they face this steep, seemingly endless hill. Once at the top, runners will have a 1 mile cruise downhill back into town where the finish line waits atop a short but nasty incline! The Coal Cracker 10k is a challenging race that will leave runners feeling breathless and accomplished. All participants are invited to attend the awards ceremony complete with world famous Mrs. T's Pierogies and cold Yuengling beer. After the awards join the Coal Cracker after party hosted by The Lyric Bar & Restaurant. The Coal Cracker offers 50+ unique awards, each hand crafted from the finest coal in Schuylkill County.
In addition to the 10K, the Coal Cracker will also be offering a 1.5 Kids' Fun Run open to children 12 and under. The Coal Cracker will also be holding a 1.5 mile run/ walk!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
86°
Low
63°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
32%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
About Shenandoah, PA
Population
4,256
as of 2023
Elevation
1,260 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Coal Cracker 10K?
- Coal Cracker 10K is a running race held in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Coal Cracker 10K?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania at 115 W Centre St, Shenandoah, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Coal Cracker 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Coal Cracker 10K
Jun 13, 2026