The Boathouse Mile

Saturday, July 8, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Allison Park, Pennsylvania

$18.61–$77.33 · 9 races

1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Boathouse Mile on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Allison Park in Allegheny! This exciting event invites runners, walkers, kids, and even dogs to participate in a fun-filled family atmosphere. Participants of all ages and abilities can take on the challenge of a fast 1-mile race, starting and finishing at the historic North Park Boathouse. Races will kick off at 9:00 AM, with heats scheduled every 12-15 minutes, ensuring everyone has a chance to showcase their speed.

With a variety of categories including Open Men and Women, Masters 40+, and even a Doggie Dash for furry friends, there’s something for everyone! Families can join in the fun with the Stroller Strut, or take part in the “Just for the Walk of It” non-competitive walk. Don’t miss out on the chance to cool off afterwards with Tim Wu’s Famous Shaved Ice! Mark your calendars for a day of running, community, and celebration at the Boathouse Mile!

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Races

Open Men (all ages)

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

This heat is open to all male competitors regardless of age.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
Open Women (all ages)

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

This heat is open to all female competitors regardless of age.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
Masters Men and Women - 40+

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

This heat is open to all male and female competitors who are at least 40 years of age on race day.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
High School Boys and Girls (9th-12th grade in the 2023-2024 school year)

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

This heat is open to all male and female competitors who are at least 13 years old or are entering their freshman through senior years of high school. Those students who recently graduated and are going to college in the fall should register for the open events.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
Youth Mile - 12 and under

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

This race is open to all boys and girls 12 and under on race day.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
1 Mile Doggie Dash

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

This event is for anyone who wishes to run a fun and friendly mile with their doggo friends. Dogs must be leashed at all times, picked up after and be well behaved. Anyone who does not follow these basic rules will be asked to leave the race area immediately.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
Stroller Strut - Run or walk

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

A fun and family friendly run or walk for those who have little ones in strollers but would still like to compete.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
Just for the Walk of It

Incl. $3.61 Fee &

This non-competitive event is for all those who would like to participant but maybe prefer to walk over run. There are no awards in this event.

9:00 AM EDT

$18.61

Entries closed
THE BOATHOUSE MILE Open Team Challenge "Teams of 4"

Incl. $7.33 Fee &

9:00 AM EDT

$77.33

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Come join GCXC Racing as we welcome runners, walkers, kids, dogs and participants of all ages and abilities to our inaugural GCXC Boathouse Mile. This event is designed to be fun for the whole family. Runners will take to the road for 1 fast mile on out and back from the historic North Park Boathouse.

There will be multiple heats of this 1 mile race in the following categories (pick the event you would like to run):

Races will begin at 9:00 am and run approximately every 12-15 minutes. Specific race order will be announced closer to race day. GCXC reserves the right to combine events based on registration numbers.

* Open Men (all ages welcome)
* Open Women (all ages welcome)
* Open Team Challenge (teams of 4, men, women or coed)
* Masters Men and Women - 40+
* High School boys and girls (9th - 12th graders in 2023-2024 school year). Individual and Team challenge available.
* Youth 12 and under
* Doggie Dash - 1 Mile Run with your dog
* Stroller Strut - run or walk with your young kid in a stroller
* Just for the Walk of It - 1 Mile non competitive walk for everyone

Be sure to stick around afterwards and cool off with local running legend Tim Wu's Famous Shaved Ice!