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

Join us for the exciting Run Around the Square event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the vibrant community of Pittsburgh, Allegheny! This exhilarating day features two fantastic race options: a scenic 5K and a delightful 1.5 Mile Run/Walk. The 5K kicks off at 9 AM, taking participants through the charming streets of Regent Square before transitioning into the beautiful cross-country trails of Frick Park, ultimately finishing in the picturesque Fern Hollow. For those looking for a shorter, family-friendly option, the 1.5 Mile Run/Walk begins at 8:15 AM and welcomes furry friends on leashes, making it a perfect outing for dog owners and their pets!

All registered participants will receive a stylish t-shirt, and dogs will be treated to adorable scarves! Don’t forget 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 starting at 7:00 AM on race day. Online registration remains open until midnight on Thursday, August 21, so be sure to secure your spot for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit in beautiful Pittsburgh!

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.

Races

  • 5K Race

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS 30 APR
    Only 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 22nd August 2026 (8:15AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 29 APR
    This 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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7604 Charleston Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15218, PA, United States

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