The Spring Thaw

Name: The Spring Thaw
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Allison Park

FEB

2026

Celebrate the 50th Spring Thaw at North Park in Allison Park with scenic loops around the lake and race options from 5 to 20 miles. Finish with warm soup at the Rose Barn and support 412 Food Rescue as part of a winter challenge.

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Registration

20 miles 15 miles 10 miles 5 miles

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Event overview

The Spring Thaw is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Allison Park, PA (Pearce Mill Road, North Park). The race will mark its 50th running and is described as the longest continuously run race in Pennsylvania. The course starts and finishes at North Park's boathouse and follows counterclockwise loops around the lake.

Race details

The event offers multiple distance options:

5 Mile
10 Miles
15 Miles
20 Miles

All participants receive soup after the race. Post-race soup is served at the Rose Barn. The Spring Thaw is part of the GCXC "Conquer the Cold" Winter Challenge, which also includes the Frigid 5 Miler and Just A Short Run. The organizer supports 412 Food Rescue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

20 mi

20 Miles

15 mi

15 Miles

10 mi

10 Miles

5 mi

5 Mile