Elite Runners Trail Runners (ERTR) is a group working to bring our passion of trail running to Pittsburgh. We’re an assortment of local trail and ultra runners wanting to share our collective amount of knowledge and experience to build a trail running community in our backyard.

Our mission is to get clean runners dirty! We want to show everyone the excitement and passion that we have for trail running. Asphalt is boring and crowded. Come join us as we explore the trails all around Pittsburgh, splashing through streams, jumping over trees, bounding around rocks and roots; just looking for another excuse to get muddy!

Our Goals are to promote trail running and to support fellow members in their training and races. We also have secured discounts for members on race entry fees, shoes, and other running gear. Finally, we will hold a trail race each year that will have multiple distances for both experienced runners as well as beginners.