South Ridge Trail Challenge

  • Date Sun 31st May 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Allison Park, Pennsylvania
  • Price $35.13 - $221.94
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the South Ridge Trail Challenge taking place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the beautiful Allison Park, Allegheny County. This premier early summer trail race boasts a stunning array of courses designed for every level of runner and hiker. Participants can choose from a welcoming 5K, a challenging 10K with a bit more elevation, and the adventurous 20K, which includes two loops of the 10K course, nearly reaching a half marathon distance. For those seeking an ultimate test of endurance, the 50K event features five demanding loops that will push you through almost 5,000 feet of vertical gain, making it the only ultramarathon in North Park.

All races start and finish near the historic North Park swimming pool, allowing runners and walkers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of early summer in Western Pennsylvania. With start times ranging from 7:30 AM for the 50K and 50K Relay to 11:00 AM for the 10K, there's a perfect option for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow outdoor enthusiasts at this unforgettable event!

Organiser's Description

The South Ridge Trail Challenge is the region's premier early summer trail race and the only ultramarathon in North Park. Located on the South Ridge of North Park in Allegheny County, it offers a spectacular array of trails for runners and hikers of all abilities:

* a 5K for everyone, hikers welcome!
* a steady 10K for those looking for a little more climb, hikers also welcome!
* challenge yourself with two loops of the 10K course and (just about) complete 20K (just about a 1/2 marathon).
* a truly intrepid 50K - 5 10K loops covering almost 5000ft of vert. gain that will lead you on a journey from confidence to self-doubt and back again, earning you bragging rights as a finisher of the only 50K race in North Park.

All distances start and finish near the historic North Park swimming pool. 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:

* 50K and 50K Relay - 7:30 am
* 5K - 9:00 am
* 20K - 10:30 am
* 10K - 11:00 am

COURSE CUT-OFF:

50K athletes MUST leave the aid station for their final loop by 3:30pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Races

  • 5K (Ish) - It's Really About 3.5 Miles

    Incl. $5.13 Fee & Custom Run Hat

    Sun 31st May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $35.13

    OPENS TOMORROW
  • 10K (Ish) - Closer to 6.66 Miles

    Incl. $6.48 Fee & Custom Run Hat

    Sun 31st May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $56.48

    OPENS TOMORROW
  • 20K (Ish) - Almost a Half Marathon

    Incl. $7.15 Fee & Custom Run Hat

    Sun 31st May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)

    $67.15

    OPENS TOMORROW
  • 50Kish - Closer to 33mi

    Incl. $9.51 Fee & Custom Run Hat

    Sun 31st May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $104.51

    OPENS TOMORROW
  • 50Kish Relay - Closer to 33mi

    Incl. $16.94 Fee & Custom Hat

    Sun 31st May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $221.94

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South Ridge Drive, Allison Park, 15101, PA, United States

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