
From the Organizer
The Green Mile Loop Challenge is brought to you by North Park Trail Runners. As a local non-profit organization, we love to offer this event at no cost. We are thankful for donations from our members that keep this event running. We accept donations online, in cash form at any of our events, through the purchase of our merch available at this event, and there is a link provided at the top.
6 hours! 1 Loop! The Green Mile loop challenge is designed for runners of all levels and speeds. How may loops can you run? How many do you want to run? After you complete each loop, you will mark a tally mark next to your name.
The Green Mile Loop Challenge will take place at its newest location! We will once again run a combination of blazes from Deer Browse 2 Pavilion. We are running the loop counter clockwise! With a slight twist!
This pavilion is located near the North Park Swimming Pool parking lot and across from Harmar Shelter.
Loop Profile
Distance ~ 2 miles
Elevation ~ 300 feet per loop
Mostly single track. The course is fully shaded!
Join us for the loops and delicious lunch provided after. We also have the return of our raffle. Generous donations are coming your way from local run shops, restaurants, race companies and more. Earn a raffle ticket for every loop you complete.
Within the allotted time, how may loops of the "green mile" can you run? One loop or 20? It's all good. Awards for high -volume loopers! The event kicks off at 8:00 am and goes until 2:00pm. Come for the full six hours or join us for just a few loops. It's up to you!
Some Rules
1. Individuals are eligible to win one raffle prize. No repeat winners on the raffles.
2. Race clock will be utilized. Participants will be required to note their "check out time" on the tracker board. In the event of a tie for top looper, completion time will count. Fastest looper wins.
3. Award goes to the top female participant and the top male participant.
4. High-volume loopers are granted bragging rights and sense of accomplishment and your own personal Greenish prize.
Runners must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this event.
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
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,037 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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North Park Trail Runners Green Mile Loop Challenge
Sep 12, 2026