Coop's Loop Endurance Run

Coop's Loop Endurance Run is a 6-hour timed event on a 2.1 mile looped course. The goal is to run, walk, or hike as many loops as possible within the 6-hour event! Awards will be given to the top 3 males, females, and relay teams. The fastest loop by an open male and female will also be awarded. Coop’s Loop is a 2.1-mile trail loop with 400 feet of gain and descent, designed to test your legs, reward your focus, and keep you coming back for more. The course begins and ends at the Four Seasons Pavilion at the southwest end of Brady’s Run Park. Runners pass through the start gate and immediately hit the defining feature of the loop—a relentless opening climb. Within the first half mile, you’ll ascend from roughly 860 feet to 1,100 feet, with sections reaching a steep 24.6% grade. It’s a leg burner right out of the gate and sets the tone for the lap. At the top, a clearly marked left turn leads you onto one of the best ridgeline single-track sections in the park. This stretch offers a brief opportunity to settle in before the second climb hits. After a quick downhill, the trail pitches back up again—shorter than the first climb, but comparable in intensity—bringing you to the high point of the course at approximately 1,150 feet. From there, another marked left sends you into a flowing descent down well-established switchbacks. The trail is smooth, intuitive, and fast, winding through a scenic hemlock forest that defines this section of the park. Around the one-mile mark, the course transitions into predominantly downhill terrain. Runners continue descending on single track, passing competitors grinding their way up the second climb—adding a unique, interactive energy to the loop format. The trail eventually connects to a service road, guiding you back toward the start/finish. As you approach the pavilion, you’ll take a right over a small bridge, pass through the central aid station, and re-enter the start/finish chute—where the next lap begins. There will be a single aid station located at the start/finish line. Participants with specific dietary needs or allergies are encouraged to bring their own nutrition. Pacers are not permitted. Bib pickup will be available the evening before the event at the Four Seasons Pavilion, as well as race morning beginning at 6:00 AM. Parking is first come, first served. Pets are allowed at the event but must remain on a leash at all times and are not permitted on the course. The race will begin at 8:00 AM and run for six hours, concluding at 2:00 PM, and all loops must be completed by the 2:00 PM cutoff to count. Spectators and crew are welcome but must remain at the start/finish area, with no access permitted on the course. Awards will be distributed following the conclusion of the event once all results have been finalized by the timing vendor. 6–8 weeks prior to the event, the runner guide will be posted on the freedom-outdoors.net website and emailed to all participants. The primary parking area will be adjacent to the Four Seasons Pavilion. Additional parking will be available at the park’s eastern entrance near the ice rink, located at 121 Brady’s Run Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.