Frackville Fright
Frackville Fright is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Frackville, PA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- Elks Lodge, Frackville, PA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on October 10th, 2026 for the Frackville Fright to benefit the Hillside SPCA of Pottsville.
The Frackville Fright will begin and end at the Elks Lodge, Frackville. This will be a night run so bring your flashlights and glow sticks! The course will take you through the rolling streets of Frackville. There will be gentle inclines, some not so gentle inclines, with a downhill finish. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Walkers are welcome! Come dressed in your scariest, funniest, or group costumes for a chance to win some prizes! Top 3 overall runners will receive unique Frackville Fright awards as well as the top 2 in each age group. We will be accepting monetary and supply donations for the SPCA at the event. Check out the Hillside SPCA Wish List for items to donate.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
63°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mahanoy City 2 N, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Frackville, PA
Population
3,860
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,473 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 42 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Frackville Fright, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Frackville, PA
Spartan Charge 5k
5K · From $20 · North Schuylkill School District
6 miles away
Valley Great 8
5K · 8 Mile · From $19 · Main Street
17 miles away
Raider Run 5k
5K · From $20 · Our Lady of Lourdes School
17 miles away
Phillips Phun Run
5K · From $30 · Mount Carmel High School
10 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Frackville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to FrackvilleFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Frackville Fright?+
When and where is the Frackville Fright?+
How do I register for the Frackville Fright?+
Frackville Fright
Oct 10, 2026