Pitt Greensburg Bobcat 6k+5k Challenge

Saturday, February 20 – Saturday, April 3, 2027

10:00 AM EST

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

$27.50–$54.00 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of racing at the Pitt Greensburg Bobcat 6K+5K Challenge on Saturday, February 20, 2027! Set against the stunning backdrop of Pitt Greensburg's picturesque campus in Westmoreland, this event features two exhilarating races that cater to all fitness levels. The day kicks off with a thrilling 6K trail race on the scenic Bell Memorial Trail, where participants can enjoy the breathtaking hillside views. After this challenging trail experience, runners can return on April 3 for a delightful 5K run that takes you on a tour of the campus, featuring the Milstein Library, Lynch Hall, and Ridilla Athletic Fields.

Not only will you be supporting the Pitt Greensburg Cross Country teams, but you’ll also have the chance to compete for the prestigious Bobcat Challenge Award, given to the top male and female finishers with the fastest combined times in both races. With awards available for overall winners, age group categories, and top alumni, there’s something for everyone! Please note that the 6K trail race is limited to just 60 runners, so be sure to secure your spot early. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit—sign up before

Races

Bobcat 6k Trail Race

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a 6k trail race held on the Bell Memorial Trail on Pitt Greensburg's Campus. This is a great trail for beginners to expert trail runners. It is not technical for footing. It does have one big hill(about 120 feet of gain) everyone will go up twice and down twice with the rest of the course being flat or small elevation changes. DUE TO SIZE OF TRAIL ONLY 60 RUNNERS FOR THE 6K TRAIL RACE!!! ONCE THAT RACE FILLS UP THE CHALLENGE WILL NO LONGER BE AN OPTION!

Saturday, Feb 20, 2027 (10:00 AM EST)

$27.50

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Bobcat 5k

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Take a tour of Pitt Greensburg's campus in this 5k. The race is held on all pavement around campus. This course does have some rolling hills as you travel around the Milstein Library, Lynch Hall, and the Ridilla Athletic Fields.

Saturday, Apr 3, 2027 (9:00 AM EDT)

$27.50

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Bobcat 6k+5k Challenge

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

Take on the Bobcat Challenge with 2 races around Pitt Greensburg's beautiful campus! First you get to see campus from the hillside in the 6k trail race on the Bell Memorial Trail on 2/28. Next, come back on 3/21 to see the campus up close with a road 5k around the campus buildings and landscape. When you complete both you're in the running for the Bobcat Challenge Award! Fastest combined time for top male and female finishing both races.

Saturday, Feb 20, 2027 (10:00 AM EST)

$54.00

Register

Organiser's description

Take on the Bobcat Challenge with 2 races around Pitt Greensburg's beautiful campus! These races help support Pitt Greensburg Cross Country teams!

First you get to see campus from the hillside in the 6k trail race on the Bell Memorial Trail on 2/20.

Next, come back on 4/3 to take a tour of Pitt Greensburg's campus in this 5k. The race is held on all pavement around campus. This course does have some rolling hills as you travel around the Milstein Library, Lynch Hall, and the Ridilla Athletic Fields.

When you complete both you're in the running for the Bobcat Challenge Award! Fastest combined time for top male and female finishing both races. There will also be awards in each race for overall, age groups, and top alumni!

DUE TO SIZE OF TRAIL ONLY 60 RUNNERS FOR THE 6K TRAIL RACE!!! ONCE THAT RACE FILLS UP THE CHALLENGE AND TRAIL 6K WILL NO LONGER BE AN OPTION!

Come enjoy Pitt Greensburg's campus for one or both races!

_Sign up before 1/30 to guarantee a shirt_

-There will be a short sleeve or long sleeve option-