Penn Hills Labor Day 5k and Donut Dash

Monday, September 2, 2024 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$16.90–$32.80 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Penn Hills Labor Day 5K and Donut Dash on Monday, September 2, 2024, in beautiful Pittsburgh, Allegheny! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in on the festivities while supporting a great cause—benefiting teens at Penn Hills High School and Woodland Hills High School.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a laid-back stroll, you can choose to tackle the classic 5K or join the unique Donut Dash, where you'll indulge in a delicious donut at every kilometer! With a registration fee of only $25 until July 31st and $30 up until race day, plus special rates for children and students, it's an event that won't break the bank. Every participant will receive a free t-shirt, and there are prizes for top finishers in various age and gender divisions, as well as for the fastest stroller pusher and the slowest finisher. Join us for a delightful day of running, walking, and enjoying tasty treats—all for a worthy cause!

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Sep 1, 2025

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

This will be a professionally timed 5k event and USTAF sanctioned. The course starts at the first telephone pole on Aster. Turns right onto Saltsburg to the far Alcoma Drive. Make a left on Alcoma and run the length of Alcoma and make the right back on Saltsburg. Back to Aster right down drive past soccer field right past softball field around school and finishes by entrance to admin.

8:30 AM EDT

$32.80

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Donut Dash

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

There will be stations located at the 1k, 2k, 3k, 4k and finish line, in which contestants will have to eat a donut before continuing the race!

8:30 AM EDT

$32.80

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Donut Eating Contest

Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

Contestants will have 2 minutes to eat as many donuts as possible to win a prize!

8:30 AM EDT

$16.90

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Organiser's description

Get excited for the Pittsburgh East Hills Young Life 5k and Donut Dash! Eat donuts! Get in shape! Run (Or walk! Its encouraged) for a good cause! The 5K and Donut Dash will benefit teens at Penn Hills HS and Woodland Hills HS. Contestants can either run or walk a regular 5k for time, or participate in the donut dash, where they eat a donut at every 1k. There will also be a separate donut eating competition during closing ceremonies.

Registration is only $25 through July 31st, $30 through the day of the race. Children 8 to 12 are only $10! Children 8 and under are FREE! Students receive $5 off regular registration! (Use the coupon code STUDENT)

Get ready for:
Free t-shirt for every participant!
Prizes for the top finisher in each age/gender division (12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40+) fastest stroller pusher, Donut Dash winner and for the slowest finisher of the day!