This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the Mercer County Twilight QUAD. It's the oldest continuous running series in the region. Each event begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings in the summer months. Over 50,000 finishers have been recorded through the first 140 events of the QUAD.
Runners who complete all four events will receive a commemorative award. Each year, over 150 runners and walkers complete all four events of the series.
Specialty QUAD shirts will be available for purchase on site on a first come first serve basis.
The races include:
July 15 - Dam Race - Sharpsville
July 29 - Fredonia 5K - Fredonia
Aug 12 - Ice Cream Race - Grove City, PA
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
DAM 5K
Price changes in 1 month 25 days-
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Register for DAM 5K$23.15
$20.00 + Processing and Taxes
Now registering Mar 1 – Jul 8 -
$28.45
$25.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jul 8 – Jul 13
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DAM Kid’s Race
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Register for DAM Kid’s Race$12.55
$10.00 + Processing and Taxes
Mar 1 - Jul 14
Event Schedule
Dam Race - Event #2:
Date:
July 15, 2026
Location:
Thelma's Sports Nook, 255 East High Street, Sharpsville, PA 16150
Course:
Out and Back course crossing the Shenango Dam Causeway
Turnaround on paved rails to trails road
Fredonia 5K - Event #3:
Date:
July 29, 2026
Location:
Downtown Fredonia, PA
Course:
5,000 Meters (3.1 Miles)
Out-and-back rolling course with gradual half mile downhill finish
Courtney's Ice Cream Race - Event #4:
Date:
August 12, 2026
Location:
First Baptist Church parking lot across from Grove City Medical Center, Grove City, Pennsylvania (Mercer County) Follow blue "H" Hospital Signs from Grove City exits of I-79 and I-80.
Cranberry Road closes at 6:15pm, so come early.
71 Cranberry Rd, Grove City, PA 16127
Course:
5,000 Meters (3.1 Miles)
Out-and-back, rolling 5K course with gradual 1/2 mile downhill finish
5K Age Groups & Awards
11 & Under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Top 5 male and top 5 female finishers; Top Masters male and female finishers
Top 3 in each age group; No duplications
All 5K events will be chip timed. Timing mats at miles 1, 2, and 3 to give split times. (A unique feature for Runner's High events).
Event is open to walkers and runners.
No specific awards for walking division.
Digital clock display & timing services by THE RUNNER'S HIGH
Kids Races
All events include a half mile children's run starting at 7:45 pm
Each participant will receive a finisher's ribbon. Entry fee is $10.00 per child.
Awards: Top 3 boy and girl finishers in the following age groups: 5 & Under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11.
Youth QUAD is intended for kids 11 & under. No awards for runners over 11 years of age
Race Day Registration
Individual 5K base fee is $20.00 per person until 24 hours prior to race time (7:00 pm on Tues) ($25.00 on race day, shirts will be available first come first serve at $10.00 each)
Base entry includes refreshments, results and race entry. Race clothing sold separately in advance and on race day. (Limited sizes and quantities on race day.) Shirts not saved for no-shows after 8pm.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mark Courtney
- Phone
- (724) 866-1374
- Website
- Visit website
