South Ridge Trail Challenge 2026 — Allison Park, PA

Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Allison Park, PA
Venue
South Ridge Drive
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $225.00
Events
5K (ish) - It's really about 3.5 miles, 10K (ish) - Closer to 6.66 miles, 20K (ish) - Almost a half marathon, 50Kish - closer to 33mi, 50Kish Relay - closer to 33mi
Includes
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The South Ridge Trail Challenge takes place on South Ridge Drive in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, on May 31, 2026. This trail running event offers three distance options to suit different fitness levels: a 1-mile course, a 6.2-mile race, and a 12.4-mile option for those seeking a longer effort. Entry fees range from $30 to $225 depending on distance and registration timing. The race starts at 7:30 AM, giving runners an early start to the day. Whether you're training for a longer event or testing yourself on technical terrain, South Ridge Trail Challenge provides multiple formats within a single event.

From the Race Organizer
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 day-long party 50K relay- 5 10K loops let you share your vert with friends (relay teams are 2-5 people) 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is South Ridge Trail Challenge 2026 — Allison Park, PA?

South Ridge Trail Challenge 2026 — Allison Park, PA takes place on May 31, 2026. The race is held in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.

Where is South Ridge Trail Challenge 2026 — Allison Park, PA held?

South Ridge Trail Challenge 2026 — Allison Park, PA is held at South Ridge Drive in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.

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