RiverBOO! Park 5K
- Date Fri 10th October 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the RiverBOO! Park 5K on Friday, October 10, 2025, in the picturesque Riverview Park on Pittsburgh's Northside. This unique sunset run/walk invites participants to embrace the beauty of nature as they traverse the scenic trails, culminating in a challenging final mile that takes you uphill for an exhilarating finish. Enjoy the thrill of the race while surrounded by stunning views, including a route that winds around the historic Allegheny Observatory on Observatory Hill.
The RiverBOO! Park 5K is not just a race; it's a family-friendly event packed with fun for everyone! Young runners aged 0-15 can showcase their creativity in a festive costume contest, and participants can look forward to exciting seasonal activities sponsored by local community partners. Please note that there will be road closures along Riverview Ave due to ongoing landslide remediation, so it's recommended to enter the park via Mairdale Street and Riverview Drive for easy access. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of fitness and fun!
The RiverBOO! Park 5K is not just a race; it's a family-friendly event packed with fun for everyone! Young runners aged 0-15 can showcase their creativity in a festive costume contest, and participants can look forward to exciting seasonal activities sponsored by local community partners. Please note that there will be road closures along Riverview Ave due to ongoing landslide remediation, so it's recommended to enter the park via Mairdale Street and Riverview Drive for easy access. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
The RiverBOO! Park 5K takes place in the hidden gem that is Riverview Park on Pittsburgh's Northside. This unique sunset run/ walk takes participants through the beautiful, scenic park, complete with a trip around the Allegheny Observatory on Observatory Hill. The course completes with a challenge as the final mile is almost all uphill! The RiverBOO! Park 5K is presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events. It is a family friendly event including a costume contest for youth ages 0-15, and special seasonal activities sponsored by community partners.
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE: Due to landslide remediation through NOVEMBER, RIVERVIEW AVE will be restricted with partial road closures along the racecourse to vehicles trying to park from PERRYSVILLE AVE. To ease parking for residents along Riverview Ave, Race Coordinators suggest entering the park from Mairdale Street and Riverview Drive (WOODS RUN SIDE OF THE PARK).
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE: Due to landslide remediation through NOVEMBER, RIVERVIEW AVE will be restricted with partial road closures along the racecourse to vehicles trying to park from PERRYSVILLE AVE. To ease parking for residents along Riverview Ave, Race Coordinators suggest entering the park from Mairdale Street and Riverview Drive (WOODS RUN SIDE OF THE PARK).
Races
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RiverBOO! 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 10th October 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$22.20
The Riverview 5K runs through a hilly Riverview Park. The course is evenly divided between the uphill and downhill running. This unique 5K takes place on a FRIDAY EVENING at 6:00 pm. The tree-lined course offers plenty of shade! Stick around after the race for a wonderful assortment of family fall activities.
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