Run Around the Square
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Run Around the Square event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the vibrant community of Pittsburgh, Allegheny! This family-friendly event features two fantastic race options: the scenic 5K and the delightful 1.5 Mile Run/Walk. The 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, taking participants through the charming streets of Regent Square and the picturesque trails of Frick Park, finishing in the serene Fern Hollow. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 1.5 Mile Run/Walk starts at 8:15 AM, providing a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors together, and even includes a special chance for your furry friends to join in the fun—just be sure to keep them leashed!
All registered participants will receive a stylish t-shirt, while your four-legged companions will sport adorable scarves to show off their participation. Don’t forget to pick up your race packets on Friday, August 22, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wilkins School Community Center, or starting at 7:00 AM on race day. Online registration remains open until midnight on Thursday, August
All registered participants will receive a stylish t-shirt, while your four-legged companions will sport adorable scarves to show off their participation. Don’t forget to pick up your race packets on Friday, August 22, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wilkins School Community Center, or starting at 7:00 AM on race day. Online registration remains open until midnight on Thursday, August
Organiser's Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. DOGS RECEIVE SCARVES. T-SHIRT SIZES ARE NOT REQUESTED DURING REGISTRATION. YOU WILL REQUEST YOUR SIZE AT PACKET PICK-UP.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 FROM 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ONLY AT THE WILKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER, 7604 CHARLESTON AVENUE, SWISSVALE. PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP STARTING AT 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, BEFORE THE RACE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21.
Most of the first mile of the 5K winds through Regent Square streets with plenty of warm, friendly cheers. The remainder of the race is through Frick Parks cross-country trails, ending in Fern Hollow.
The 1.5 Mile Run/Walk takes place on the charming streets of Regent Square. The family dog can also join in on the fun. Dogs may ONLY participate in the 1.5 Mile Run/Walk. The dog must be leashed and a dog owner/handler must be registered with every dog, no exceptions.
_USATF SANCTIONED EVENT POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANIMALS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS. THE 5K IS A USATF SANCTIONED EVENT; THEREFORE, DOGS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE 5K._
Both races start at the Environmental Charter School near the corner of Henrietta and Milton. The 1.5 mile race starts at 8:15 am and the 5K starts at 9 am.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 FROM 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ONLY AT THE WILKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER, 7604 CHARLESTON AVENUE, SWISSVALE. PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP STARTING AT 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, BEFORE THE RACE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21.
Most of the first mile of the 5K winds through Regent Square streets with plenty of warm, friendly cheers. The remainder of the race is through Frick Parks cross-country trails, ending in Fern Hollow.
The 1.5 Mile Run/Walk takes place on the charming streets of Regent Square. The family dog can also join in on the fun. Dogs may ONLY participate in the 1.5 Mile Run/Walk. The dog must be leashed and a dog owner/handler must be registered with every dog, no exceptions.
_USATF SANCTIONED EVENT POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANIMALS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS. THE 5K IS A USATF SANCTIONED EVENT; THEREFORE, DOGS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE 5K._
Both races start at the Environmental Charter School near the corner of Henrietta and Milton. The 1.5 mile race starts at 8:15 am and the 5K starts at 9 am.
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 MAYOnly runners and walkers are permitted to participate in the 5K. USATF SANCTIONED EVENT POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANIMALS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS. The 5K is a USATF sanctioned event; therefore, dogs are PROHIBITED in the 5K. Pre-race packet pick up will be held FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ONLY. Packets can also be picked up on race morning starting at 7:00 am. All packet pick up is held at the Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Avenue. -
1.5 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 30 APRThis is a family-friendly event. Participants are welcome to bring toddlers in strollers and dogs. Dogs MUST be on a leash and include a registered handler. Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). PLEASE NOTE: Only participants 13 years of age and under are eligible for awards in the 1.5-Mile event. In order to qualify for an award, participants are required by USATF rules to complete the course on their own without assistance. Toddlers in strollers or those who are otherwise carried or assisted by an adult ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for awards. Pre-race packet pick up will be held FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ONLY. Packets can also be picked up on race morning starting at 7:00 am. All packet pick up is held at the Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Avenue.
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