Pittsburg Rotary Gorilla Grind 5K
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Pittsburg, Kansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 48th Annual Pittsburg Rotary Gorilla Grind 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025! This exciting event will be held at Pittsburg State University, starting and finishing right in front of the Weede Gymnasium. As one of the highlights of the fall, the Gorilla Grind 5K is not only a fun race but also a meaningful way to support local students through scholarships. Runners can look forward to a chip-timed experience by Runaround Racing, with water and snacks waiting for them at the finish line.
Participants must register online by September 29 to secure a race shirt, and packet pickup begins at 6:00 AM on race day. The race kicks off promptly at 7:00 AM, making it the perfect way to energize the morning and kick off Pittsburg State University's Homecoming festivities! With awards for various age groups and plenty of enthusiastic support from the community, this is an event you won't want to miss. Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and fellowship in beautiful Pittsburg, Crawford!
Participants must register online by September 29 to secure a race shirt, and packet pickup begins at 6:00 AM on race day. The race kicks off promptly at 7:00 AM, making it the perfect way to energize the morning and kick off Pittsburg State University's Homecoming festivities! With awards for various age groups and plenty of enthusiastic support from the community, this is an event you won't want to miss. Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and fellowship in beautiful Pittsburg, Crawford!
Organiser's Description
EARLY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Welcome to the 48th Annual "Pittsburg Rotary Gorilla Grind 5K! The race starts and finishes on the campus of Pittsburg State University in front of Weede Gymnasium. The race will be chip timed by Runaround Racing. There will be water and light snacks at the finish line.
All proceeds from the Gorilla Grind 5K provides scholarships to local high school students entering Pittsburg State University. A scholarship also is awarded to a student entering PSU Army ROTC. Pittsburg Noon Rotary works hard to put on an exceptional event!
Runners MUST register online by September 29th to receive a shirt. Packets not picked up on race day will NOT be mailed. The weather at 7am in late October can be chilly so come prepared! Packet pickup will start at 6:00am in the entryway of Weede Gymnasium before the race starts. At 6:50 the race director will give some last minute instructions and The Gorilla Grind 5K will start promptly at 7:00am and help kick off PSU's Homecoming activities!
Age group awards will be given for the following categories:
* Overall Male 1,2,3rd
* Overall Female 1,2,3rd
* 14 and under Male 1,2,3rd
* 14 and under Female 1,2,3rd
* 15-19 Male 1,2,3rd
* 15-19 Female 1,2,3rd
* 20-29 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 20-29 Female 1,2,3rd
* 30-39 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 30-39 Female 1,2,3rd
* 40-49 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 40-49 Female 1,2,3rd
* 50-59 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 50-59 Female 1,2,3rd
* 60 and up Male - 1,2,3rd
* 60 and up Female 1,2,3rd
We encourage all registrants to post pictures on our Facebook page @GorillaGrind5K.
Thank you to all our registrants and sponsors for making our event a great success!
Welcome to the 48th Annual "Pittsburg Rotary Gorilla Grind 5K! The race starts and finishes on the campus of Pittsburg State University in front of Weede Gymnasium. The race will be chip timed by Runaround Racing. There will be water and light snacks at the finish line.
All proceeds from the Gorilla Grind 5K provides scholarships to local high school students entering Pittsburg State University. A scholarship also is awarded to a student entering PSU Army ROTC. Pittsburg Noon Rotary works hard to put on an exceptional event!
Runners MUST register online by September 29th to receive a shirt. Packets not picked up on race day will NOT be mailed. The weather at 7am in late October can be chilly so come prepared! Packet pickup will start at 6:00am in the entryway of Weede Gymnasium before the race starts. At 6:50 the race director will give some last minute instructions and The Gorilla Grind 5K will start promptly at 7:00am and help kick off PSU's Homecoming activities!
Age group awards will be given for the following categories:
* Overall Male 1,2,3rd
* Overall Female 1,2,3rd
* 14 and under Male 1,2,3rd
* 14 and under Female 1,2,3rd
* 15-19 Male 1,2,3rd
* 15-19 Female 1,2,3rd
* 20-29 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 20-29 Female 1,2,3rd
* 30-39 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 30-39 Female 1,2,3rd
* 40-49 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 40-49 Female 1,2,3rd
* 50-59 Male - 1,2,3rd
* 50-59 Female 1,2,3rd
* 60 and up Male - 1,2,3rd
* 60 and up Female 1,2,3rd
We encourage all registrants to post pictures on our Facebook page @GorillaGrind5K.
Thank you to all our registrants and sponsors for making our event a great success!
Races
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2025 Gorilla Grind 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & GG5K Race Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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