Mount Pleasant Challenge
Mount Pleasant Challenge is a mountain bike and running race on September 27 – October 4, 2026 in Cambridge Springs, PA, with entry fees from $5 to $35.
- Date
- September 27 – October 4, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$35
- Sports
- Mountain BikeRunning
From the Organizer
We at Mount Pleasant are excited to offer The Mount Pleasant Challenge again! This challenging course has hundreds of feet of vertical change, which will test your abilities!
Everyone who registers before September 22nd will receive a lightweight, roomy, highly breathable, moisture-wicking tee shirt! The kid's event is just $5 and the first 30 participants will receive a FREE tee shirt!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
69°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Union City Filtration Plant, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cambridge Springs, PA
Population
2,357
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,163 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 20 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mount Pleasant Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
66
Days to train
- Race
- Mount Pleasant Challenge
- Date
- September 27 – October 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cambridge Springs than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Mount Pleasant Challenge
Sep 27, 2026