Run For the Rec 5k
- Date Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $19.27
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 12th annual Run For the Rec 5k on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny! This vibrant community event kicks off at 9 AM at the McKnight Village Rec, located at the end of Henderson Road. Participants can choose between a timed 5k race, an untimed walk, or the unique timed rucking division, making it a perfect outing for everyone, including families with strollers.
Get ready for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit as you support the upkeep and revitalization of the beloved community-owned park. With 56 medals awarded across various age groups and categories, every participant has a chance to shine! Enjoy post-race festivities including raffles, refreshments, live music, and fun games for the kids, all while celebrating the spirit of the summer Olympic games. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and contribute to a great cause! If you can’t attend, your generous donations are always welcome to support the Rec!
Get ready for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit as you support the upkeep and revitalization of the beloved community-owned park. With 56 medals awarded across various age groups and categories, every participant has a chance to shine! Enjoy post-race festivities including raffles, refreshments, live music, and fun games for the kids, all while celebrating the spirit of the summer Olympic games. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and contribute to a great cause! If you can’t attend, your generous donations are always welcome to support the Rec!
Organiser's Description
For the 12th year, McKnight Village is proud to host Run for the Rec, a 5k race through our neighborhood to support the upkeep and revitalization of our community-owned park!
The race starts at 9am on Sunday, June 2nd at the McKnight Village Rec, located at the end of Henderson Road.
PARKING: Free in the rec. Please arrive between 8 - 8:30am on race day and follow parking volunteers' instructions for parking.
RACE PACKET PICKUP: Friday 5/31 (5-7pm) or Saturday 6/1 (10am-noon). If you are not able to pick your bib, shirt, and bag before race day, you can also pick it up the morning of the event. However, we strongly encourage you to pick-up on Friday or Saturday.
Participate for fun or to compete. 56 medals will be awarded across a variety of age groups and categories. Strollers and families are welcome. There will be a 5k timed division, an untimed walk, and a timed rucking division. Rucking is split into two categories: people weighing <150lbs carrying 20lbs or more, and people weighing >150lbs carrying 30lbs or more.
Stick around after the race for raffles, refreshments, live music and - in celebration of the summer Olympic games this year - games for the kids!
Can't make it this year? Donations are always appreciated from anyone who wants to support the Rec! Click the Donate button at the top of this page.
The race starts at 9am on Sunday, June 2nd at the McKnight Village Rec, located at the end of Henderson Road.
PARKING: Free in the rec. Please arrive between 8 - 8:30am on race day and follow parking volunteers' instructions for parking.
RACE PACKET PICKUP: Friday 5/31 (5-7pm) or Saturday 6/1 (10am-noon). If you are not able to pick your bib, shirt, and bag before race day, you can also pick it up the morning of the event. However, we strongly encourage you to pick-up on Friday or Saturday.
Participate for fun or to compete. 56 medals will be awarded across a variety of age groups and categories. Strollers and families are welcome. There will be a 5k timed division, an untimed walk, and a timed rucking division. Rucking is split into two categories: people weighing <150lbs carrying 20lbs or more, and people weighing >150lbs carrying 30lbs or more.
Stick around after the race for raffles, refreshments, live music and - in celebration of the summer Olympic games this year - games for the kids!
Can't make it this year? Donations are always appreciated from anyone who wants to support the Rec! Click the Donate button at the top of this page.
Races
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5k Run/Walk - Adults 18+
Incl. $2.27 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$19.27
OPENS MAR 25Timed 5k with awards -
Non-Timed Walk - Adults 18+
Incl. $2.27 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$19.27
OPENS MAR 25Non-timed, fun walk -
5k Run/Walk - Kids 17 & Younger
Incl. $1.97 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$13.97
OPENS MAR 25Timed 5k with awards -
Non-Timed Walk - Kids 17 & Younger
Incl. $1.97 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$13.97
OPENS MAR 25Non-timed fun walk -
Children 2 & Younger
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS MAR 25FREE -
Ruck Division
Incl. $2.27 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$19.27
OPENS MAR 25Run/Walk with a backpack.
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