Northside Nemesis

MAR
6
2027
An urban 15.8 mile footrace through Millvale and Pittsburgh Northside with 42 sets of city steps, about 3,600 feet of climb; free entry, donations welcome.
Sat 6 Mar 2027
16 miles 25 kilometers

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Northside Nemesis

The Northside Nemesis is a single-day foot race held in Millvale and Pittsburgh's Northside neighborhoods. The course starts and finishes at Millvale Riverfront Park and covers 15.8 miles (25.4 km) across urban streets and city steps. The route includes 42 separate sets of city steps and features roughly 3,600 feet of elevation gain with thousands of stairs along the course.

The event is organized as a running-only foot race with open, free entry. Registration opens on November 1, 2026 and closes on March 6, 2027. Entry has no fee; donations are accepted to help cover race costs. The description focuses on course characteristics and registration details without implying difficulty beyond the stated elevation and stair count. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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