Preston Park 5k & 10k
Oct 18Butler, PA10K, 5K
21 mi from Dirt Monster Trail Race 2026 - 20TH Anniversary, the same weekend as Dirt Monster Trail Race 2026 - 20TH Anniversary, registration open
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Dirt Monster Trail Race 2026 - 20TH Anniversary
Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Entry
- $50
- Days to go
- 11
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Location
- Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 5 mi
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Dirt Monster Trail Race
Something is waiting in the woods…
Deep in the hills, where the trails twist through the forest and every climb tests your grit, the Dirt Monster awakens.
This isn’t your typical trail race. It’s rugged. It’s unpredictable. It’s the kind of course that rewards determination over comfort and leaves every finisher with a story worth telling.
Expect beautiful scenery, challenging terrain, and a race-day atmosphere unlike anything else. There may even be a few surprises lurking along the course… but you’ll have to experience those for yourself.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, conquering your first trail race, or simply looking for an unforgettable adventure, the Dirt Monster is calling.
The only question is…
Do you have what it takes to face the Monster?
Key dates
Registration opens
Sep 5, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Sep 19, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 17, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$50
Tier 2
Ends
Oct 17, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$35Sep 5, 2026
Tier 2
$50Sep 20, 2026
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