The Big Run 5K

Pirates Charities Family Walk

benefitting local Mental Health programming

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - PNC Park

Registration is now open for the fifth-annual Pirates Charities Family Walk!

In an effort to encourage mindfulness and to combat the stigmas surrounding mental health, Pirates Charities invites our fans, along with their friends and families, to join us and our players, coaches and their families at PNC Park as we walk in support of improving our community’s mental health.

This unique experience will take participants throughout the best ballpark in America, enjoying unparalleled views of the city and end together on the field to soak in a truly unique and memorable moment. Following the walk, registrants can join us on the Highmark Riverwalk for a carnival-like experience and the chance to engage with local non-profits offering mental health resources.

All proceeds from the Family Walk will support Pirates Charities and AHN's Chill Mobile Program! Learn more about Chill Mobile here.

If you register as a group of four (4) or more, you will receive a $5 discount per registrant!

To show the importance of coming together to combat the ongoing mental health crisis in our community, we encourage you to register as a Team! The three largest teams will be announced during the pre-walk ceremonies and our largest team will brought up on stage for a group photo!

PLEASE NOTE: Complimentary parking will NOT be provided for attendees of this year's event due to lack of inventory as a result of on-going construction on the North Shore. Guests are encouraged to utilize available parking options in and around the North Shore and Downtown areas.

Run for the Rec is a 5k race through McKnight Village neighborhood to benefit our community-owned park! Donations go toward our long-term goal of replacing the playground, as well as short-term projects like planting trees and installing a sandbox.

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.

Kids of STEEL is coming to a park near you this summer! MOVE with us at four different local parks. Each camp session will be full of fun, fitness games, and much more to keep you active and smiling this summer!

Each session is FREE and limited to the first 100 participants ages 6-13.

• Monday, June 15 from 9:00 AM - 12 PM | Boyce Park - Silver Beaver Shelter

• Tuesday, June 16 from 9:00 AM - 12 PM | Settlers Cabin - Moccasin Shelter | SOLD OUT - Join the Waitlist

Wednesday, June 17 from 9:00 AM - 12 PM | South Park - Black Ashes Pavilion | SOLD OUT - Join the Waitlist

• Thursday. June 18 from 9:00 AM - 12 PM | North Park - Deer Browse 1 Shelter & Pie Traynor Field | SOLD OUT - Join the Waitlist