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Sidewinder

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km · 21.1km
dbnunley · flickr (CC BY)
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Coraopolis · 50km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$40From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 5, 2026 · Entry fee $45 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Sidewinder race photo
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About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Sidewinder — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the first edition of the race held at Montour Woods Conservation Area.

Proceeds go to the Hollow Oak Land Trust.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Sidewinder runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Sidewinder — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Half

Entry cost $40

until Mar 2, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $60

until Mar 2, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Trail

Entry cost $50

20 Mile · until Mar 2, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Sidewinder course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
START

1367 Joe DeNardo Way, Coraopolis, PA

Start · Google Maps

The events are the 50K, 20 Mile, and Half Marathon.

The start takes place at 1367 Joe DeNardo Way, Coraopolis, PA, at 8:00 AM local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Sidewinder race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Route 21 (Coraopolis) — nearest general service, not at trailhead

Start: Clearview Shelter, Moon Park (Montour Woods Conservation Area), near Coraopolis, PA.

PRT Route 21 connects Coraopolis (Fifth/Fourth Ave stops) with Moon and downtown Pittsburgh roughly hourly,

but does not run directly to the Moon Park trailhead itself —

riders would need an additional walk or rideshare of a mile or more from the nearest stop.

No date conflict — the given date (2026-09-05) is consistent with prior editions;

car strongly recommended for this trail venue.

Getting to the finish

Same general area as start (trail race through Montour Woods)

Finish is within the Montour Woods/Moon Park trail network, same limited transit access as the start.

Stations & transport near the venue

Coraopolis, PA sits near Pittsburgh but this venue is car-access;

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's ConnectCard is the local IC card if you base yourself downtown,

loadable at kiosks or the ConnectCard office, but it is not needed to reach this specific race site.

Driving or ride-share is the practical option for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) Route 21 connects Coraopolis and Moon with downtown Pittsburgh approximately once an hour,

but it does not reach the Moon Park trailhead.

You would need to walk more than a mile from the nearest stop or arrange a rideshare, so driving is recommended.

If you stay in downtown Pittsburgh, you can purchase a PRT ConnectCard at a kiosk or ConnectCard office, but it is not needed to reach the event venue.

As of March 2, 2026, Entry fee costs $65 for the 50K, $55 for the 20 Mile, and $45 for the Half Marathon.

Registration has already closed.

Times are local to Coraopolis. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Mall Area

Hotel · 3.2km

8.7/10(201)
View on Booking.com

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

View on Klook

Hotels near the Sidewinder start line in Coraopolis

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Homewood Suites By Hilton Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Mall Area

Hotel · 3.2km

8.7/10(201)
View on Booking.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Township

Hotel · 3.8km

7.9/10(130)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Coraopolis with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Coraopolis.

Total cost and budget for Sidewinder

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Sidewinder

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Coraopolis runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Sidewinder

FAQ
When does Sidewinder 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 5, 2026.

How much is the Sidewinder 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $45.

What distances does Sidewinder 2027 offer?

Half · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Sidewinder 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Sidewinder 2027 start?

1367 Joe DeNardo Way, Coraopolis, PA. (From the 2026 edition)

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