HalfRuns
South Ridge Trail Challenge

South Ridge Trail Challenge

Race Date

May 31, 2026

Location

Allison Park, PA

The Experience

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 the beauty of early summer in Western PA.   START TIMES: 50K and 50K Relay - 7:30 am5K - 9:00 am20K - 10:30 am10K - 11:00 am COURSE CUT-OFF: 50K athletes MUST leave the aid station for their final loop by 3:30pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Start Time

10:30 AM

Giveaway

Custom Run Hat

Start Location

South Ridge Drive, Allison Park, PA, 15101

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles50Kish - closer to 33mi50Kish Relay - closer to 33mi

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

74°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

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