J. R. Taylor 5K Race and Walk

The Joggin’ for Frogmen 5k is a fun, family-friendly event with the wholehearted purpose of raising needed funds to honor the sacrifices of our Naval Special Warfare service members and veterans, and to support the families of our fallen heroes through the incredible work of the Travis Manion Foundation.

Thank You for visiting the Joggin’ for Frogmen (JFF) Pittsburgh 5K website. It is our honor, as the Race Directors, to welcome you. If you are here either as a past or first-time participant, sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, we appreciate your commitment in supporting the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Community. This year’s race is shaping up to be extraordinary, and we could not do it without you.

Please join us for TJHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy's 3rd Annual 5K on Corrigan Drive in South Park. The start of the race will be at the corner of Corrigan Dr. and 100 Acres. We will have a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and food to purchase at the Montour Pavilion (right off of 100 Acres). Anne's Army 5K is a fundraiser to raise money for a family whose mother is battling Stage 4 breast cancer. Please help this family battle their medical bills as Anne fights this serious illness.

Parking is available across Corrigan Drive at the Ice Skating Rink and there is a parking lot at the bottom of 100 Acres. The 5K will be timed by Miles of Smiles. We had over 200 registered runners/walkers last year! We'd love to have even more this year!

Please join us for TJHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy's 2nd Annual 5K on Corrigan Drive in South Park. The start of the race will be at the corner of Corrigan Dr. and 100 Acres. We will have a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and food to purchase at the Lebanon Pavilion (right off of 100 Acres). The Chasing Chad's Recovery 5K is a fundraiser to raise money for a family whose father was suddenly diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. He has been incapable of working since November. Please help this family battle their medical bills as Chad recovers from Guillain Barre Syndrome!

Parking is available across Corrigan Drive at the Ice Skating Rink and there is a parking lot at the bottom of 100 Acres. The 5K and 1-Mile Kids' Trot will be timed by Miles of Smiles. We had over 300 registered runners/walkers last year! We'd love to have even more this year!

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