‘Nightmare’ Of A Race Returns To PA

All good horror flicks always have a sequel. (Usually many.) Turns out scary trail races are no exception.

After a big year last year, the North Ridge Nightmare, a Halloween-themed trail race, will return to western Pennsylvania the weekend after Halloween on November 2.

Runners never know what they’ll see on the North Ridge Nightmare course. (North Park Trail Runners Photo)

The race is put on by the North Park Trail Runners, a racing organization that does runs just outside of Pittsburgh.

Participants can choose from course lengths of 13K and 6.66K.

Organizers say the course offers beautiful views of fall foliage, a flat and fast trail with a few challenging climbs mixed in, and some technical singletrack.

Oh … and there’s a rumor the course is haunted. So be careful out there. You never know what you might see.

Learn more about the North Ridge Nightmare.

North Ridge Nightmare
Costumes are encouraged during the North Ridge Nightmare. (North Park Trail Runners Photo)