Two Face 10K

Two Face 10K gives you the option to race road, trail, or road + trail! 

Held annually in August in beautiful North Park from Olympia Shelter, this event is a dual race that combines a 10K Road race, followed by a 10K Trail race. Race day is typically one of the most humid days of the year in western PA. Join us and see what we mean by insane! 

In 2026, we race road with the lake on the left, and trail up the switchbacks from Olympia. Are you brave enough to do both? 

START TIMES

• 7:30 am - Road Race
• 9:00 am - Trail Race

Afterward, be sure to stick around and cool off with Tim Wu's Famous Shaved Ice and post-race beer from Dancing Gnome Brewing.

We at GCXC love dogs and many of our staff have them.  They are a wonderful addition to any family.   However, for safety and insurance reasons, we do not allow them at our events.  Please come to our races and have a blast with your family, friends and fellow runners but we kindly ask you to leave your dogs at home.  

SERVICE ANIMALS:  If you will be accompanied by a service animal, please contact the race director before the event so that we may make the appropriate accommodations for you.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

In an effort to leave a smaller carbon footprint, GCXC has eliminated the use of single-use plastic bottles at its events.  Post-race, we will have coolers with water and Gatorade along with paper cups for all participants to rehydrate.   Please feel free to bring your own reusable bottles or flasks to fill up at the conclusion of the event.

Please contact jessika@gcxcracing.com with series scoring questions. These are the final results of the series scoring for 2025 and are accurate as of 8/3/2025 - congratulations to all of the athletes!

For our 10th Anniversary, we are offering 3 limited edition items for men and women.   These items are sure to sell out so be sure to grab yours when registering.

LIMITED EDITION water and windproof jacket with heat molded zippers and removable hood.

LIMITED EDITION soft spun t-shirt

LIMITED EDITION breathable mesh tech tanks 

A huge thank you to Tom Rekowski and Mike McNeil, for these amazing photos.  

CLICK HERE to see Tom's album.

CLICK HERE to see Mike's album. 

Video compliments of Tom Rekowski of Western Pennsylvania Trail Runners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd3lejXJkgE

ROAD COURSE

• There will be 2 aid stations.  The stops will be at approximately miles 2 and 4.
• Station 1 will have water.
• Station 2 will have water and Gatorade.

TRAIL COURSE

• There will be 3 aid stations on the course.  They will be spaced approximately every 2 miles 
• Staton 1 will have water and Gatorade.
• Stations 2 and 3 will be stocked with the following items:
  • water
  • Gatorade
  • GU
  • trail mix
  • M & M's 
  • fruit gummies
  • cola and ginger ale
  • ice
  • possibly pickles and pickle juice (TBD)

The charity partner for the South Ridge Trail Challenge is the Allegheny County Parks Foundation, which strengthens the health and vibrancy of our community by improving, conserving, and restoring the nine Allegheny County Parks.

Please consider adding a donation to your registration.

Learn more:  

In addition to age group awards for both events listed below, we will be offering awards for the top 3 men and women who run both races.

• Scoring will be based on total combined time for the 2 events.
• Both events will still be run with separate start and finish time but your aggregate time will be calculated and ranked.
  • FIRST PLACE OVERALL male and female will win a complimentary pair of shoes from Pro Bike + Run

Let's see who are the kings and queens of the mountain. 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

• Top 3 overall men and women in both events
• Top 3 men and women in each age group below for both races
  • 19 and under
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

No double dipping:  a participant who places in the overall category in each event is removed from their age group for that event. 

All participants will receive a custom Two Face 6 Pack Insulated Cooler Bag and an infamous Two-Face Finisher medal. Medal image coming this Spring.

New this year you can bundle 3 amazing GCXC trail races and save.  The races included in the bundle are:

1. Two Face 10K - Saturday, August 7th in North Park
2. Duff Park Hill Buster 10K & 20K - Saturday, September 11th at Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Parks in Murrysville
3. South Ridge Trail Challenge 5K, 10K & 20K - Saturday, October 23rd in North Park

The bundles have 2 options. 

• The first includes 1 of the 2 10K races from Two Face along with one race from Duff and one race from South Ridge. 
• The second bundle includes both road and trail races from Two Face Challenge along with one from Duff and one from South Ridge. 
• Both have 5% discounts and the Two Face Challenge includes an additional discount for running both races. 
• Additionally, both bundles will earn you an exclusive BONUS SWAG ITEM.   A custom 3 race logo beer glass.   
• BUNDLES CAN INCLUDE VIRTUAL EVENTS AS WELL!

Full details are broken down below.

• BUNDLE ONE 
  • Select 1 of the Two Face events (road or trail) + a Duff Park Hill Buster race + a South Ridge Trail Challenge race 
  • Save 5% on your total registration
  • Earn a custom series beer glass
• BUNDLE TWO
  • Select both Two Face events (road AND trail) + a Duff Park Hill Buster race + a South Ridge Trail Challenge race 
  • Save 50% off your second Two Face race and save 5% on your total registration
  • Earn a custom series beer glass

The following race day guidelines have been approved by the Allegheny County Department of Health.  These guidelines are in place for the safety of the participants, volunteers, and race directors.  Please do not register if you cannot follow these guidelines.  Participants who fail to abide by these rules will be removed and disqualified from the event. 

PRE-RACE GUIDELINES

- Participants must be symptom free of illness for 14 days (July 25th & after).  Symptomatic individuals MUST stay at home.  
 
- Participants traveling to event are recommended to travel alone or with members of immediate family only.

- Participants are recommend to wear a face covering to the starting line and can remove their face covering when they start running.  

- Participants must wear shirt and shoes at all times.

- Hand sanitizer stations will be provided at the start and finish line areas.  

​- Bottled water will be available at the finish line.  We highly recommend carrying your own water; there will be a water stop available with staff wearing masks and gloves.
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DURING RACE GUIDELINES

- No spitting, snotting, or projections of any bodily fluid before, during or after event.
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- Restroom accommodations will be available prior to the event at the Olympia Shelter restrooms

- All participants must avoid any physical contact with other participants which includes high fives, fist bumps, huddles, or other close contact before, during, or after the event.
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- During competition, participants must abide by the six-foot mandated social distancing regulations when passing other participants.  

POST RACE GUIDELINES
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- Upon finishing the race, participants must head directly to their vehicles.  No congregating at finish line and/or parking areas.  
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- Spectators are not permitted on course, at start line, finish line, or parking areas.
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- Family members finishing at separate times cannot wait at finish line for other family members.  
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Thank you for your understanding during this unique time!

2024 COURSES - WE WILL BE RUNNING ALL COURSES IN REVERSE

In an effort to keep things fresh and exciting, we will be running all courses backward in 2024.  

• CLICK HERE for Strava map - trail

GPX FILE - Trail Reverse

• CLICK HERE

ROAD COURSE

• The road course begins in the upper parking lot of Olympia Shelter, across from the North Park Saking Rink.
• The course runs along the right side of Pearce Mill Road, in a coned lane, until you reach Walter Road.
• The course will then turn right on Walter, pass Tennis Court Road, and then turn left on Lakeshore Drive.
• The route will run a loop of North Park lake, counterclockwise, with the lake on your left side.
• Once you complete the loop and return to Walter Road, runners will follow the coned lane back to the finish.
• CLICK HERE for road route

TRAIL COURSE

• The trail course will be a common start and finish for the first time. We will not be utilizing the dog park section this year.
• Runners will begin in groups of 15-20 runners approximately 1 minute apart.
• Runners will head up the red trail on a challenging section of single track.
• Once at the top, they wil follow the red trail for about 4.5 miles of rolling rocks, roots and elevation.
• Runners will cross North Ridge Drive at approximately mile 5 then begin the return back towards the finish.
• Once coming down the hill from North Ridge, runners will exit the woods, cross the road and finish through the arch back at the start.
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Although we hope changes are minimal, we understand changes sometimes are necessary due to life events or training issues. Therefore, we have adopted the following rules:

• ALL CHANGES MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE EVENT.
• YOU CAN NOT MAKE CHANGES ON RACE DAY OR DURING THE RACE!  
  • If you do not finish a race you registered for, you DNF in that event. All the best runners DNF sometimes. It's character-building. 

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR EVENT DISTANCE:

• All changes will incur a $5 change fee, plus any difference in race fee

  • NO CHANGES will be allowed after 7/27/25

  • NO CHANGES will be accepted on Race day

STEPS IN RUN SIGN UP TO CHANGE YOUR EVENT DISTANCE

• Visit www.runsignup.com and click the "Athlete Login" link at the top right.
• Sign in with the email & password you used when you registered.
• Click on your profile
• Scroll down to your events.
• Choose the "2025 Two Face 10K" from your events
• In the navigation at the top of the screen, select EVENT TRANSFER and follow the prompts on the screen.

If you are changing to a shorter distance there is no additional cost over $5.

• If you are changing to a longer distance, you pay the registration price difference, if any at the current rate, plus the $5 change fee.

CLICK HERE for a tutorial video on how to change events.

ROAD COURSE

• The road course begins in the upper parking lot of Olympia Shelter, across from the North Park Saking Rink.
• The course runs along the right side of Pearce Mill Road, in a coned lane, until you reach Walter Road.
• At Walter Road, you will continue straight on Pearce Mill Road and follow the lake loop in the runner lane.  
• The lake will BE ON YOUR RIGHT for the entire loop.
• You will make your way back to Walter Road and then will make a right, back into the coned lane, to return to the finish.
• CLICK HERE for map.

TRAIL COURSE

• The trail course is a common start and finish.  
• Runners will begin in groups of 15-20 runners approximately 1 minute apart.
• Runners will exit the start and make a right onto North Ridge Drive.
• About 50 yards up the road, you will make a left turn onto the grass and into the woods.
• You will then head up the red/yellow trail on a very challenging section of single track.
• Once at the top, you will follow the red trail for about 2 miles.
• At mile 2, you will cross North Ridge Drive and enter the very rocky and hilly red trail for 5 miles back to the finish. 
• GPX FILE 

Pre Race Packet Pick-Up: TBD

• Thursday, July 31st
• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Pro Bike Run, North Park
  • 9999 Kummer Road, Allison Park, PA  15101

Race Day Packet Pick-Up

• Saturday, August 2rd - 6:00 - 7:20 am at the start at Olympia Shelter 
  • Trail-only participants - 6:00-7:20 am and 7:40-8:30am 
    • Note: PPU is closed during the start of the Road 10K

• Parking is available onsite, as well as at the skating rink lot across the street.
• There will be both indoor and port o john restrooms as well.

Any athlete who is a registered entrant and is or becomes pregnant before race day and chooses not to participate because of the pregnancy will be eligible to receive a deferred entry into one of the next two subsequent races. Registrants should contact matt@gcxcracing.com to activate the deferral policy. 

When and where does the event take place?
Saturday, August 6th from Olympia Shelter in North Park.    7:30 am ROAD, 9:00 am TRAIL

What's included in my registration?
Your registration includes a chip timed bib number, custom finisher medal for each race and a custom SWAG item.   
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When can I pick up my race packet?
Pre race packet pick-up will be at one of the local Pro Bike + Run shops the week prior to the event.  You can also pick-up for family and friends.

​Is there race day packet pick-up and signups?

• YES - There will be race day packet pick-up available for those coming from out of town only at the Olympia Shelter area from 6:30 am - 7:20 am. 
• NO - There is no race-day registration.

The only thing better than running trail miles and supporting the Allegheny County Parks Foundation is running them with friends & family!  Invite others to join you and earn cash back on your registration.

HOW DO I EARN REWARDS?  JUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS.

• When you register, you will receive your personal rewards link in your confirmation email.
• Simply share that link with your family, friends, and fellow runners via email, social media or text.
• For every transaction that is completed, using your unique code, you will earn a referral credit.
• When you hit a level below, you will instantly earn a reward back to the payment method that you signed up with.
  • 5 referral registrations = $10 BACK
  • 10 referral registrations = $20 BACK
  • 15 referral registrations = $30 BACK
• The more you refer, the greater your rewards.  So spread the word and start saving today!

RULES

• The referral has to sign up with your unique referral link. You cannot email us "after the fact for credit" saying "I referred someone and ask for them to be added to your total.
• The RunSignUp system automatically keeps track and refunds automatically.

HOW CAN I SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED THROUGH MY REFERRAL LINK? 

• You can track your referred registrations through your RunSignUp profile.
• Log into RunSignUp and go to Runner Links>>My Referrals or click THIS LINK.  

• As with all trail events, the goal should always be to leave the park the way you found it.
• Please stay on the trail and do not go rogue.  If the trails are muddy, please run through the mud and do not climb or run around the mud.  This causes damage to the surrounding ecosystem and then needs to be repaired by park rangers and volunteers.
• At water stops, please deposit your cups in the appropriate bins nearby, or better yet, feel free to wear a personal hydration vest to cut down on cup usage.
• Please carry out all your nutrition wrappers with you or deposit them in the garbage at the water stops on the course.
• The course is open to other walkers, hikers, runners and bikes. 
• Please be aware of your surroundings and do not run with headphones in both ears. 

PASSING OR BEING PASSED

• If you need to pass someone, kindly let them know you are coming up behind them and what side you will be passing them on.
• When being passed, kindly move aside to let faster participants continue... when it is safe to do so.

Come join GCXC at their 3 premier summer trail races and take on the "MAX VERT" Challenge

• South Ridge Trail Challenge - Sunday, June 1, 2025 at North Park
• The Murrysville Monster - Sunday, July 13 2025 at Duff and Pleasant Valley Parks
• The Two-Face 10K - Saturday, August 2, 2025 at North Park

This unique challenge is not for the faint of heart. With trail segments like Suffer This, Throat Punch, Straight Up the Mountain, and many more, this challenge will surely bring out the best in runners of all abilities.

HOW DOES IT WORK

The challenge is simple. Sign up for all 3 events at once, pick your distances at each race, and you are registered for the challenge.  And the best part is, YOU CREATE YOUR OWN CHALLENGE! There are 18 different combinations to choose from. Pick the challenge that works for you!

NOTE:  

• ONLY RUNNERS WHO REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE USING THE CHALLENGE BUNDLE TILE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHALLENGE PERKS AND SERIES SCORING

• Registering for each race separately does not qualify as the "MAX VERT" challenge.

WHAT DO I GET FOR COMPLETING THE CHALLENGE

All participants who complete the challenge will:

• Receive an exclusive, commemorative, GCXC “MAX VERT" Challenge medal at The Two Face 10K on August 2, 2025.
  • MEDAL REVEAL WILL COME LATER THIS SPRING
• Receive all individual race SWAG from South Ridge, Murrysville Monster, and Two-Face
• Pay only one transaction fee (not three!) when registering and save money.
• Get huge kudos on your accomplishment from family, friends, and fellow runners
• Experience immense pride as you strive towards YOUR MAX VERT, explore beautiful trails, climb mountains, cross streams and make memories. 

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH DISTANCES ARE RIGHT FOR ME?  WHAT'S THE VERT?

Great question. Since some of you may be unfamiliar with these courses, we are here to help. If you take a look at the chart below, you will see what your expected "MAX VERT" would be by selecting different distances.

So what are you waiting for?   Join the GCXC "MAX VERT" Challenge and we will see you at kick-off on June 1st at the South Ridge Trail Challenge!

In addition to earning the awesome "MAX VERT" challenge medal,  there are two "MAX VERT" scoring challenges. These scoring challenges require you to run in one of 2 distinct race series:  30K MAX VERT SERIES (3 x 10K) or 60K (3 x 20K) MAX VERT SERIES. There will be awards for the top 3 male and female in both series after the Two Face 10K on August 2nd.

• 30K MAX VERT SERIES
  • South Ridge 10K
  • Murrysville Monster 10K
  • Two Face 10K Trail (if you register for the Two-Face Challenge, only your time from the trail section will count for this series)
• 60K MAX VERT SERIES
  • South Ridge 20K
  • Murrysville Monster 20K
  • Two Face Challenge (both 10K road and trail). Scoring will be assigned based on combined time for both Two-Face events (road and trail).

HOW WILL THE SCORING WORK

• Athletes will earn points for their overall place BY CHIP TIME in each of the 3 races.
• Places 1 through 15 will score at each event for both male and female divisions:
• 15Pts for first, 14 for second, 13 for third, and so on.
• After the Two-Face 10K, we will tally all the points and announce the winners.
• In the event of a tie, the runner with more head-to-head wins moves up in standing.

WHAT HAPPENS IF...

I DNS or DNF a race? You will continue to be scored in the events you complete. 

I change distances after my initial registration? Scoring eligibility is determined at the start of South Ridge Trail Challenge on June 1. If you are not registered for three 10K or three 20K events on June 1, you will not be scored. If you make changes after June 1 and are no longer registered for three 10K or three 20K races, you will be removed from scoring. 

This race is Trail Sisters Approved:

We promise: 

• Equal Podiums & Awards
• Women’s Specific Apparel & Swag
• Menstrual Products at Aid Stations
• Women On the Starting Line
• Pregnancy & Postpartum Policy