Welcome to the July challenge from our BCM Challenge Series.   

This month gives participants a chance to be a part of Butler’s rich history by taking on Butler County’s first ever Cannonball Run!    

Please take the time to READ THE ENTIRE CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION AND RULES in order to receive credit for completing the Cannonball Run Challenge.

The Cannonball Run is equal parts a running challenge, fun, and full-on adventure. 

This challenge will take you to every corner of Butler County, and ends in the center or “heartbeat” of the county.  

You will experience scenic views, beautiful countryside, gorgeous forest trails, public crushed limestone rail trail, paved paths, and pass countless local family owned businesses.

 What is the Butler County Cannonball Run? 

The Cannonball Run has participants running at least 5 miles, in 6 different townships of Butler County, all in 1 day. Runners will finish at least 5 miles in Slippery Rock, Foxburg, Sarver, Cranberry, Prospect and Butler for a grand total of 50k (31 miles).

1. Everyone will begin at the Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock, PA:

Jennings Environmental Education Center

• 2951 Prospect Rd
• Slippery Rock, PA 16057
• https://g.co/kgs/L9NyZW
• (Forest trail)

2. From there you'll head on out to Foxburg for a 5 mile run along the Allegheny River Trail:
 

Allegheny Bike Trail 

• Short St,
• Parker, PA 16049
• https://g.co/kgs/3NCfTr
• Paved asphalt path

3. Followed by a nice 5 miler along the Butler-Freeport Rail Trail in Sarver, PA:

Butler-Freeport Community Trail Sarver Trailhead 

• 569 Sarver Rd,
• Sarver, PA 16055
• https://g.co/kgs/yue9tQ
• Rail-trail (crushed limestone)

4. After which it's off to a lovely jaunt around North Boundary Park in Cranberry:

North Boundary Park

• 1171 N Boundary Rd,
• Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
• https://g.co/kgs/N4LQ6o
• Paved asphalt path

5. Then some miles running through Moraine State Park in Prospect:

Moraine Bike Trail & Rentals

• 118 N Shore Dr,
• Portersville, PA 16051
• https://g.co/kgs/vXFwNT
• Option to run/hike forest trail on the NCT or   run/hike on the paved asphalt bike path

6. With a final destination of a scenic cruise around the trails at Alameda Park in Butler - 

Alameda Park Pool

• 184 Alameda Rd,
• Butler, PA 16001
• https://g.co/kgs/ns3ngP
• Option to run world class forest trails in the park or   paved asphalt road 

Boom! 50k done.  

P.S. - Remember to tag @ButlerCountyMilers and #BCMCannonballRun when sharing about your challenge experience!

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CANNONBALL RUN CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lPhUwmwj4AXUYTAmAL-vc4WltqEU2MYi04GNbCatGdU/edit?usp=sharing

 

CANNONBALL RUN CHALLENGE REGISTRATION 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j5yo5SPK-q_XubKKzLQIl7tNTE0o4T1VkHA1zGLtRmI/edit?usp=sharing

 

CANNONBALL RUN CHALLENGE RULES 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WA_KxWwSG0qDTvrp3zICCi9iAjpzFtCSEjEQa3JlUTA/edit?usp=sharing

 

CANNONBALL RUN IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pPz_kYS9mjIo0hfp83bdrGvfv-CQETiWBj8aF_5pcuw/edit?usp=sharing