
From the Organizer
Lost Souls - The Race That Finds You
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Background:
Last Trail Standing (november) and Rise Up Hero (may) are awesome sister races along the trails of Settlers Cabin Park that both offer various race distances up to 50K.
BUT...
I've been wanting to create a different kind of race.
One that would truly test people mentally, physically, and emotionally.
So...I went searching for the most challenging small loop at Settlers Cabin Park.
And… I think I found it.
A brutal 3.23-mile trail loop that climbs 643 feet of elevation every lap.
Here's how the race works:
You can sign up for the 5K Loopy Loop if you simply want to experience the course and enjoy the challenge.
Or…
You can sign up for the ENDURE Challenge and enjoy as many brutal loops as you like.
For this challenge, runners complete as many loops as they can within the allotted time.
Each loop brings you back to the start, where you must decide:
Do you go back out… or do you say enough is enough.
The maximum is 10 loops, making it a 50K ultra with over 6,430 feet of elevation gain.
Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female runners who complete all 10 loops.
This race isn't just for ultra runners wanting an incredibly hard 50K challenge. It's also for the people who want to dig deep and see how far they can go. The spirit of the race is to endure for as long as you can.
And once you're ready to tap, you ring the bell and you receive a unique keep sake—a reminder of the moment you faced the course, the struggle, and what you discovered about yourself along the way.
Lost Souls isn’t just about finishing.
It’s about finding out how much you can endure and what you learn about yourself along the way.
It's when we're the most broken, that we see our truest self.
If it breaks you, if finds you.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
44°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
303,620
as of 2023
Elevation
743 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lost Souls - The Race That Finds You, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lost Souls - The Race That Finds You
Dec 12, 2026