Sidewinder

Sidewinder

Sidewinder is the inaugural trail race held on 09/05/2026 at Montour Woods Conservation Area and Moon Park near Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The course uses Clearview Shelter as the Liftoff segment start. Venue address: 1371 Joe DeNardo Way, Coraopolis PA 15108.

Distances offered

• 50K - trail race, three Orbit loops, ~4500 ft vertical gain.
• 20 Mile - trail race, two Orbit loops, ~3200 ft vertical gain.
• Half Marathon - trail race, one Orbit loop, ~1900 ft vertical gain.

The course has three named parts. Liftoff is a 1.36 mile segment from Moon Park into Montour Woods featuring a flowy downhill section and a wooden boardwalk. Orbit is a roughly 9 mile loop through Montour Woods that passes a reclaimed concrete clearing from an old Nike missile site, under a powerline, along Meeks Run with a waterfall and cave feature, and by an old oil well. Aid stations are available approximately every 3 to 4 miles on the Orbit loop. The number of Orbit loops varies by distance: one loop for the half marathon, two for the 20 mile, and three for the 50K.

Final Approach differs by distance. For the 50K and Half Marathon it is a 2.87 mile mostly double track loop around Moon Park. For the 20 Mile the finish follows the 1.36 mile Liftoff segment in reverse, finishing with an uphill section.

All finishers receive a medal. T shirts are guaranteed only for registrations completed by July 5, 2026. The event has a 10 hour cutoff and will be timed by Miles of Smiles. Registration opens 12/30/2025 and closes 03/02/2026; fees are listed per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.