Labor Day 5K Classic
- Date Mon 7th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Washington, Pennsylvania
- Price $33.05
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 44th annual Labor Day 5K Classic on Monday, September 7, 2026, in beautiful Washington, Pennsylvania! This exciting event is renowned as the fastest 5K race in Western Pennsylvania, making it a must-attend for both competitive runners and casual walkers. The point-to-point course, which starts at the scenic Stone Pavilion in Washington Park, boasts a remarkable net elevation drop of over 350 feet, providing an exhilarating experience as you race toward the finish line near the Alpine Club Lanes at 735 Jefferson Avenue.
With electronic chip timing ensuring accurate results, participants can push themselves to achieve personal bests alongside fellow runners. The event caters to all ages, offering various age group categories for both runners and walkers. Whether you're sprinting for glory or enjoying a leisurely stroll, everyone is welcome! Don't forget to register by August 16 to guarantee your event shirt. Join us this Labor Day for a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and fun!
With electronic chip timing ensuring accurate results, participants can push themselves to achieve personal bests alongside fellow runners. The event caters to all ages, offering various age group categories for both runners and walkers. Whether you're sprinting for glory or enjoying a leisurely stroll, everyone is welcome! Don't forget to register by August 16 to guarantee your event shirt. Join us this Labor Day for a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and fun!
Organiser's Description
The 44th annual Labor Day 5K Classic is the fastest 5k race in Western Pennsylvania. Hundreds of personal records have been set on this course. The course is a point-to-point course beginning at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park and follows the streets of Washington, PA to finish near the Alpine Club Lanes building at 735 Jefferson Avenue. The course has a net elevation drop of over 350 feet start to finish and will be electronically chip-timed.
Race day registrations and packet pickup begin at 7:00 am through 8:40 am at the Alpine Club Lanes building.
There are many age groups for both runners and walkers:
Age groups for runners (male and female):
Age 11 and under, 12-15, 16-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+
Age groups for walkers (male and female):
12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Shirts guaranteed to all who pre-register by 8/16/2026
If you are planning to run or walk with a child in a stroller and/or carrier you must register as a participant. The child cannot register as a participant. Per our insurance, if you are participating with a stroller and/or carrier, the parent and/or legal guardian MUST sign a waiver for the child/children in that stroller and/or carrier. After waiver is signed and submitted, you must visibly place tag(s) given to you on the stroller and/or carrier. Please sign the waiver the day of the race. Failure to comply may result in disqualification of that parent and/or legal guardian that is a registered participant in the race.
Race day registrations and packet pickup begin at 7:00 am through 8:40 am at the Alpine Club Lanes building.
There are many age groups for both runners and walkers:
Age groups for runners (male and female):
Age 11 and under, 12-15, 16-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+
Age groups for walkers (male and female):
12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Shirts guaranteed to all who pre-register by 8/16/2026
If you are planning to run or walk with a child in a stroller and/or carrier you must register as a participant. The child cannot register as a participant. Per our insurance, if you are participating with a stroller and/or carrier, the parent and/or legal guardian MUST sign a waiver for the child/children in that stroller and/or carrier. After waiver is signed and submitted, you must visibly place tag(s) given to you on the stroller and/or carrier. Please sign the waiver the day of the race. Failure to comply may result in disqualification of that parent and/or legal guardian that is a registered participant in the race.
Races
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Labor Day 5K Classic (Runners)
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
The 44th annual Labor Day 5K Classic is the fastest 5k race in Western Pennsylvania. Hundreds of personal records have been set on this course. The course is a point-to-point course beginning at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park and follows the streets of Washington, PA to finish near the the Alpine Club Lanes building at 735 Jefferson Avenue. The course has a net elevation drop of over 350 feet start to finish and will be electronically chip-timed. Race day registrations and packet pickup begin at 7:00 am through 8:40 am at the Alpine Club Lanes building. There are many age groups for both runners and walkers. Age groups for runners (male and female): Age 11 and under, 12-15, 16-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+ Age groups for walkers (male and female): 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Shirts guaranteed to all who pre-register by 8/16/2026 If you are planning to run or walk with a child in a stroller and/or carrier you must register as a participant. The child cannot register as a participant. Per our insurance, if you are participating with a stroller and/or carrier, the parent and/or legal guardian MUST sign a waiver for the child/children in that stroller and/or carrier. After waiver is signed and submitted, you must visibly place tag(s) given to you on the stroller and/or carrier. Please sign the waiver the day of the race. Failure to comply may result in disqualification of that parent and/or legal guardian that is a registered participant in the race. -
Labor Day 5K Classic (Walkers)
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
The 44th annual Labor Day 5K Classic is the fastest 5k race in Western Pennsylvania. Hundreds of personal records have been set on this course. The course is a point-to-point course beginning at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park and follows the streets of Washington, PA to finish near the Alpine Club Lanes building at 735 Jefferson Avenue. The course has a net elevation drop of over 350 feet start to finish and will be electronically chip-timed. Race day registrations and packet pickup begin at 7:00 am through 8:40 am at the Alpine Club Lanes building. There are many age groups for both runners and walkers. Age groups for runners (male and female): Age 11 and under, 12-15, 16-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70+ Age groups for walkers (male and female): 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Shirts guaranteed to all who pre-register by 8/16/2026 If you are planning to run or walk with a child in a stroller and/or carrier you must register as a participant. The child cannot register as a participant. Per our insurance, if you are participating with a stroller and/or carrier, the parent and/or legal guardian MUST sign a waiver for the child/children in that stroller and/or carrier. After waiver is signed and submitted, you must visibly place tag(s) given to you on the stroller and/or carrier. Please sign the waiver the day of the race. Failure to comply may result in disqualification of that parent and/or legal guardian that is a registered participant in the race.
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