Run Around the Square
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Run Around the Square event in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, on Saturday, August 22, 2026! This vibrant community race offers two exciting distances: a scenic 5K and a charming 1.5 Mile Run/Walk, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. The 5K race kicks off at 9 AM, taking runners through the welcoming streets of Regent Square before transitioning onto the picturesque cross-country trails of Frick Park, ending in the beautiful Fern Hollow. For those looking for a more leisurely pace, the 1.5 Mile Run/Walk starts at 8:15 AM and invites families to bring their furry friends along—just remember, dogs are welcome only in this shorter distance.
Make sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, August 21, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wilkins School Community Center, or arrive early on race day at 7:00 AM. Don’t miss your chance to join this USATF sanctioned event—register online before midnight on August 20 and lace up your running shoes for a day full of joy, community spirit, and outdoor adventure!
Make sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, August 21, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wilkins School Community Center, or arrive early on race day at 7:00 AM. Don’t miss your chance to join this USATF sanctioned event—register online before midnight on August 20 and lace up your running shoes for a day full of joy, community spirit, and outdoor adventure!
Organiser's Description
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 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 22, BEFORE THE RACE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20.
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 STROLLERS OR ANIMALS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS. THE 5K IS A USATF SANCTIONED EVENT; THEREFORE, STROLLERS AND 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.
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 STROLLERS OR ANIMALS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS. THE 5K IS A USATF SANCTIONED EVENT; THEREFORE, STROLLERS AND 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 22nd August 2026 (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 21, 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 22nd August 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 MAYThis 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 21, 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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