Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Ironton Rail Trail 10K Run/Walk 25th Anniversary

Coplay, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

10K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $45 after Sep 3, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Ironton Rail Trail 10K Run/Walk 25th Anniversary

The Ironton Rail Trail runs through a stretch of converted railroad corridor, which means the surface is smooth and the grade stays gentle throughout. There are no sharp turns or technical sections; it is the kind of course where you can settle into a pace early and hold it. Trees line much of the route, which keeps things shaded even on a warm morning.

Packet pickup is on race morning before the start, so there is no need to come out the day before. After finishing, there are snacks and an awards ceremony on site, with gift cards going to the top overall finishers in both the men's and women's fields, and age group awards covering a wide range of categories.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

50finishers

43:58winner

1:02:20median

1:26:46cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Snyder (43:58) · Marcus Dietz (45:52) · Mike Wasson (46:43)

The Ironton Rail Trail 10K Run/Walk 25th Anniversary has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

6.2 Miles9/13/2026 08:30$35

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Common Questions About the Ironton Rail Trail 10K Run/Walk 25th Anniversary

Will I finish last at the Ironton Rail Trail 10K Run/Walk 25th Anniversary?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.2 Miles field finished slower than 1:02:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:26:46, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Ironton Rail Trail 10K Run/Walk 25th Anniversary a good first 6.2 Miles?

It is a small race (50 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Ironton Rail Trail 10K Run/Walk 25th Anniversary?

The 6.2 Miles winner ran 43:58 while the median finisher took 1:02:20. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.