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Murrysville Monster Trail Races

Name: Murrysville Monster Trail Races
Start: 2026-07-12
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Murrysville

Murrysville, United States • 12 Jul 2026

Murrysville Monster Trail Races

The Murrysville Monster Trail Races take place on 07/12/2026 in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, at 3091 Carson Ave, covering parts of Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Park. The event consists of trail courses that traverse single-track sections and include water crossings, noticeable elevation changes, and natural obstacles such as logs and downed trees.

The course begins with a flat, faster segment that transitions into more technical and hilly terrain. Runners will encounter varied surfaces and features typical of park trail running, requiring attention to footing and route changes.

Distances offered:

10K (6.2 miles)
20K (12.4 miles)

Registration opens on 01/29/2026 and closes on 02/12/2026. Registration fees listed are $50.00 for the 10K and $60.00 for the 20K. The event is described as routed within two Western Pennsylvania parks and emphasizes on-trail obstacles and elevation rather than road or track running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Murrysville

Race information

Registration

12 mi

20k

6 mi

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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