Sun, Jun 6, 2027

South Ridge Trail Challenge

Allison Park, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

5K10K12.4 Miles

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after May 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the South Ridge Trail Challenge

The course runs along the South Ridge Plateau in North Park, and it earns its name. The terrain is hilly and technical, with climbing spread throughout rather than saved for one spot. Trails wind through woods that are thick and green by early summer. The start and finish are near a historic swimming pool, and several distance options share the same opening stretch before splitting apart.

Packet pickup opens on race morning, so there is no separate trip the day before. Full logistics arrive by email in the days leading up to the event, and it is worth reading before you load the car.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

61finishers

47:05winner

1:16:39median

2:05:26cutoff

Top 3: Steven Marsh (47:05) · James Tucker (50:15) · Alex Hersh (55:05)

12.4 Miles · 2026 results

51finishers

1:32:34winner

2:37:19median

3:37:56cutoff

Top 3: Piper Munyon (1:32:34) · Kevin Baird (1:43:27) · Kate Potashnik (1:52:57)

The South Ridge Trail Challenge has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles6/6/2027 09:00$40

6.2 Miles6/6/2027 09:00$65

12.4 Miles6/6/2027 09:00$78

50Kish - closer to 33mi6/6/2027 09:00$115

50Kish Relay - closer to 33mi6/6/2027 09:00$250

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Common Questions About the South Ridge Trail Challenge

Will I finish last at the South Ridge Trail Challenge?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.2 Miles field finished slower than 1:16:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:05:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the South Ridge Trail Challenge a good first 6.2 Miles?

It is a small race (61 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the South Ridge Trail Challenge?

The 6.2 Miles winner ran 47:05 while the median finisher took 1:16:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.