Run For the Rec 5k
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $20.33
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Stick around after the race for an array of post-event festivities, including raffles, refreshments, live music, and fun games for the kids! With 53 medals up for grabs across various age groups and categories, there’s plenty of motivation to give it your all. Don’t forget to arrive by 8:30 am for parking and registration, and consider picking up your race packet early on Friday, June 5th. If you can't make it, your generous donations are always appreciated to help enhance the park for future generations. Join us for a day of community spirit and outdoor fun—mark your calendars!
Organiser's Description
Participate for fun (untimed walk) or get competitive (5k running division, and 5k rucking division). Strollers and families are welcome. For those competing for time, 53 medals will be awarded across a variety of age groups and categories.
Stick around after the race for raffles, refreshments, live music and games for the kids!
WHERE: Sunday, June 7th at 9am in the McKnight Village Rec, located at the end of Henderson Road.
REGISTRATION: Registration remains open until 8:30am on race day.
ARRIVAL TIME: We recommend arriving by 8:30am.
PARKING: Free in the rec. Arrive between 8 - 8:30am on race day and follow parking volunteers' instructions for parking.
PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 5th (5-7pm). 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.
Can't make it this year? Donations are always appreciated from anyone who wants to support the Rec! Click the Sponsor/Donate button at the top of this page.
Races
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5k Run/Walk - Adults 18+
Incl. $2.33 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.33
Timed 5k with awards -
Non-Timed Walk - Adults 18+
Incl. $2.33 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.33
Non-timed, fun walk -
5k Run/Walk - Kids 17 & Younger
Incl. $2.03 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$15.03
Timed 5k with awards -
Non-Timed Walk - Kids 17 & Younger
Incl. $2.03 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$15.03
Non-timed fun walk -
Children 2 & Younger
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
FREE -
Ruck Division
Incl. $2.33 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.33
Run/Walk with a backpack with >20lbs
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00 Henderson Road, Pittsburgh, 15237, PA, United States
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