
From the Organizer
The Murrysville Monster is a trail race like no other, covering 2 of the most beautiful parks in Western Pennsylvania, Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Park. This race will be a treat for the experienced and new trail runner alike. You will experience beautiful single track, water crossings, lots of elevation, log and tree obstacles, and more. Don't let the flat and fast start fool you. It is a tease for sure. The course is truly a MONSTER!
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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
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Murrysville 2 Sw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
20,839
as of 2023
Elevation
1,055 ft
Nearest Airport
LBE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Murrysville Monster Trail Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
34
Days to train
Coming Up
Gateway Track Mile
4 miles away
Ethnic Days 5k Run
12 miles away
Monroeville Community Run/Walk
4 miles away
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9 miles away
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)
Murrysville Monster Trail Races
Jul 12, 2026