South Ridge Trail Challenge
- Date Sun 2nd June 2024
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Price $40.00 - $65.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the South Ridge Trail Challenge on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in the scenic Allison Park, Allegheny County! This premier early summer trail race is perfect for runners and hikers of all abilities, offering a choice of distances including 5k, 10k, and 20k. Participants will navigate a variety of terrains, from loose dirt and gravel roads to beautiful rocky and root-covered single-track trails, showcasing the stunning natural beauty of Western Pennsylvania.
New for 2024, runners can also take on the exciting "MAX VERT" challenge, adding an extra thrill to the race experience. The course will feature a fresh twist this year, as it will be run in reverse, starting and ending near the historic North Park swimming pool, once the largest public pool in the U.S. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the great outdoors! The 10K and 20K races kick off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:15 AM. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the vibrant summer trails!
New for 2024, runners can also take on the exciting "MAX VERT" challenge, adding an extra thrill to the race experience. The course will feature a fresh twist this year, as it will be run in reverse, starting and ending near the historic North Park swimming pool, once the largest public pool in the U.S. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the great outdoors! The 10K and 20K races kick off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:15 AM. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the vibrant summer trails!
Organiser's Description
The South Ridge Trail Challenge is the region's premier early summer trail race. Taking place on the South Ridge of North Park in Allegheny County, it offers a spectacular array of trails for runners and hikers of all abilities. This race will offer distances of 5k, 10k and 20k over loose dirt/gravel roads as well as beautiful rocky and root-covered single-track trail. Participants can pick their distance, and NEW IN 2024, can also choose to be part of the "MAX VERT" challenge. Details below.
2024 COURSE UPDATE - WE WILL BE RUNNING THE COURSE IN REVERSE!
The course will begin and end near the historic North Park swimming pool, which at one time was the largest public pool in the United States. Runners and walkers will then make their way up, down and around the South Ridge Plateau exploring all the beauty of early summer in Western PA.
START TIMES:
* 10K and 20K - 8:00 am
* 5K - 8:15 am
2024 COURSE UPDATE - WE WILL BE RUNNING THE COURSE IN REVERSE!
The course will begin and end near the historic North Park swimming pool, which at one time was the largest public pool in the United States. Runners and walkers will then make their way up, down and around the South Ridge Plateau exploring all the beauty of early summer in Western PA.
START TIMES:
* 10K and 20K - 8:00 am
* 5K - 8:15 am
Races
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5K (Ish) - It's Really About 3.5 Miles
Sun 2nd June 2024 (8:15AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSED -
10K (Ish) - Closer to 6.66 Miles
Sun 2nd June 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$55.00
CLOSED -
20K (Ish) - Almost a Half Marathon
Sun 2nd June 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$65.00
CLOSED
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