Avonworth Chase the Antelopes 5k & 1-Mile Walk

...our community lost ours.

In 2009, our connection to our park was exploded. And we've felt (and seen) this yawning chasm in our hearts ever since.

But after 16 years of hard work begging, complaining, and cajoling, in 2025 our li'l bridgey was reborn!

Come join us on a run (or walk) into Riverview Park via what many are calling the "Wonder of Brighton Heights" and "neat": the new Davis Avenue Bridge (LI'L BRIDGEY)! The event is May 30th, 2026 and begins at the Davis side of li'l bridgey, heads into Riverview park, around the Allegheny observatory and back down to finish where it started.

The South Ridge Trail Challenge is the region's premier early summer trail race and the only ultramarathon in North Park. Located on the South Ridge of North Park in Allegheny County, it offers a spectacular array of trails for runners and hikers of all abilities:

• a 5K for everyone, hikers welcome!

• a steady 10K for those looking for a little more climb, hikers also welcome!

• challenge yourself with two loops of the 10K course and (just about) complete 20K (just about a 1/2 marathon)

• a day-long party 50K relay- 5 10K loops let you share your vert with friends (relay teams are 2-5 people)

• a truly intrepid 50K - 5 10K loops covering almost 5000ft of vert. gain that will lead you on a journey from confidence to self-doubt and back again, earning you bragging rights as a finisher of the only 50K race in North Park.

All distances start and finish near the historic North Park swimming pool. Runners and walkers will then make their way up, down, and around the South Ridge Plateau, exploring all the beauty of early summer in Western PA.

START TIMES:

• 50K and 50K Relay - 7:30 am

• 5K - 9:00 am

• 20K - 10:30 am

• 10K - 11:00 am

COURSE CUT-OFF:

50K athletes MUST leave the aid station for their final loop by 3:30pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.

A distance night in Pittsburgh!

Join the Pittsburgh Track Club for our annual track meet celebrating the local running community with elite High School races and open races for all.

A final meet schedule will be released as we get closer to the event based on the number of entries. We will be moving the event late into the night, with an estimated start time of 6 pm.

This year, Night at the Island is generously supported by Diadora. High Schoolers- as you sign up, please provide your sizes, and watch for announcements for what's to come!

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.

Join us for Kids of STEEL Track Day presented by Brooks Future Run at the P3R Track & Field Complex, located at the RMU Island Sports Center (7600 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA). This FREE youth event is an opportunity for children ages 5-13 to have fun and test their skills on the track this summer!

Participants will be divided by gender and age to allow for more competitive races. Inflatables and other fun activities will be set up on the infield for youth to enjoy either before or after they have competed.

Schedule: Please arrive at the start line of your event 10 minutes before the start time listed below.

8:00 AM – Registration/Check-In

8:30 AM – 50M (untimed)

9:00 AM – 800M

9:25 AM – 100M

10:00 AM – 1 Mile

10:25 AM – 200M

11:00 AM – 400M

Subject to change*

All individuals planning to participate in the event must register by Thursday, July 23 at 11:59 PM.