Shades of Death 10 Miler
About this race
The Shades of Death 10 Miler is a challenging 10 mile loop backroad run/hike located in Avella, PA. It will start and finish at the Polar Star Club. The run/walk will take you on multiple back roads with scenic views of farms and forests including Shades of Death Road.
Over 1200' of Ascent and 1200' of Descent.
There will be a 4-hour cutoff to finish. 3 official Aid stations will be located near mile 3, 6, and 8.
You are invited to stick around after the race for a meal (included for racers), drinks, and live music!!
All donations and profits will benefit area Volunteer Fire Departments.
Race is located at Polar Star Club
Must be registered before 9/30/2026 to guarantee t-shirt and runner swag.
Join fellow runners on October 18, 2025 for the Shades of Death 10 Miler. It's a fantastic 16.1K featuring a flat and fast course in Avella.
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7th Annual Shades of Death 10 Miler
Trail with hills
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Avella in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Avella
Shades of Death 10 Miler takes place in Avella, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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