J. R. Taylor 5K Race and Walk

A Run Through the ‘Woods’ is fun neighborhood road race fundraiser for Hoover Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in the Mt. Lebanon School District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The run/walk takes place at the elementary school. The course goes through the scenic (and hilly) Cedarhurst Manor neighborhood of Mt. Lebanon hitting many of the ‘wood’ named streets. The event is competitive and fun for all ages and abilities. We offer a 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk, Live Age group awards as well as sponsor filled goodie bags, photographers and water on the course, custom finisher medals, fun raffle baskets, and snacks at the finish line! Medical staff, and a police officer will be on site for the safety of all participants.

Hoover Elementary PTA strives to enhance the school experience for all students. The purpose of this event is to raise money to support educational programs throughout the year. We thank you for your support!

Our annual 5k race will take place on June 13, 2026! If you are unable to attend in person, we are offering a virtual option again for this year.

In Person Event:

If you've attended our 5k in the past, it will be organized as our previous events were. If this is your first time, here's some info! Our course runs along Corrigan Drive. Our course starts near the black and yellow playground along Corrigan Drive, heads down toward Library Road past the ice rink and back to end near the starting line.

Registration fee includes a moisture-wicking t-shirt, timing chip, and race bib.

Virtual 5k Option:

If you are unable to attend in person, but want to support our cause, you may choose to register for our virtual 5k. You may complete your 5k at any time. We love seeing pictures of your events too, so please feel free to share them. During 2025, our virtual 5k drew participants from 25 different states across the country!

Registration fee includes a moisture-wicking t-shirt and race bib

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️‍➡️ 5k Run or Run/Walk supporting the Peters Township Cross Country Boosters. USTAF Sanctioned 5k (3.1miles)

Awards Structure:

🏅 🏅 Overall: Top 3, M & F

🏅 🏅 Age Groups: Top 1, M & F: 1-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Registration Details & Race-Day Timeline:

*Online registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026.

*Walk-Up registrations between 7:30am and 8:15am are welcome the morning of the race.

*7:30 - 8:15 a.m. - Race day registration & packet pickup will be at the Peterswood Park Softball Complex, Venetia PA. From Bebout Road continue past the Recreation Center on Meredith Drive, make a left on Bruni Drive and follow parking lot around to the Softball Complex.

*8:30 - 5K Start

*Must register by May 25th to be guaranteed a race T-Shirt

The Gratitude Run is bigger than 3.1 miles. It's a chance to support a local family who is in need. Our Peters Township community nominates a different family each year to benefit from the race. There are turkey trots all over on Thanksgiving Day. But only the Gratitude Run is a true celebration of compassion.

On a day dedicated to giving thanks, we can show our gratitude by joining together to support a family that needs a boost. The course is an out-and-back on a paved portion of the famed, wooded Montour Trail. Enjoy a sprint or a stroll on a crisp autumn morning among a crowd of all ages who share a common love for giving. The Gratitude Run is an outpouring of love that impacts givers and families in need for life.

The Gratitude Run is dedicated to fostering a spirit of unity and compassion through our unwavering commitment to supporting a family in our community. Our mission is to cultivate a sense of togetherness and gratitude by organizing annual runs that not only promote a healthy lifestyle but also serve as a platform to raise funds and resources for a local family in need. With every stride, we aim to build a stronger, more connected community that embraces the values of empathy, kindness and support. Through the Gratitude Run, we aspire to make a lasting impact on the lives of families in our community, creating a legacy of compassion that extends far beyond the finish line.