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6 walking events in McCandless, Pennsylvania

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Just A Short Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Founded in 2001 to honor Sean T. Smith, who lost his battle with leukemia in 1995, Just A Short Run has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars to benefit local charities working to eradicate...

    Founded in 2001 to honor Sean T. Smith, who lost his battle with leukemia in 1995, Just A Short Run has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars to benefit local charities working to eradicate leukemia and blood-borne cancers.

    In 2025, we recommitted to Sean's legacy, launching a partnership with Cancer Bridges to help people diagnosed with cancer and their families and to support networks that help them navigate their cancer journey. In 2026, we are proud to continue this partnership!

    Race founder, Kevin Smith (brother of Sean), along with the GCXC Race Timing Team, running friends and family from the former Elite Runners & Walkers run shop, along with a small army of volunteers from local youth groups, will help transform North Park into the course(s) for Just A Short Run. Back in its prime spot on the fourth Saturday in March, Just A Short Run is the perfect event to test your fitness or as your goal race. With distances of 5K, 8.1 Miles, 1/2 Marathon & 30K, this event will be your perfect spring marathon tune-up event and regularly draws runners from 30-40 states hoping to prepare for Pittsburgh's hilly terrain.

    No matter why you run, this race is about much more than the run. The Just a Short Run community is vibrant, generous, and strong. If you're already a part of it, welcome back. If you're new, we can't wait to share the miles with you.

    Race Start: 8:30am

    Course limit: 4hours

    3.1 Miles 8.1 Miles 13.1 Miles 18.1 Miles Run Walk

    10301 Pearce Mill Rd, McCandless, Pennsylvania, 15101, United States
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  • Farther Together Endurance Challenge [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    This is a family friendly endurance event for rucking, running, or walking. The event raises money for Folds of Honor Western PA. https://westernpa.foldsofhonor.org/

    Ruckers, Runners, walkers and...

    This is a family friendly endurance event for rucking, running, or walking. The event raises money for Folds of Honor Western PA. https://westernpa.foldsofhonor.org/

    Ruckers, Runners, walkers and families are welcome to do a single 4.7 mile loop or as many loops as possible. Some participants will take on multiple loops over the course of 4 or 6 or 8 hours and a few athletes will stay on course for a full 12 hours. All loops are ended with excitement and encouragement to see how far people will push together for a great cause. The official rucking guideline is a weighted backpack with 30# for men and 20# for women. Those doing the single loop are encouraged to challenge themselves and ruck, run, or walk. Those wishing to do less than official weight or no weight can still complete as many laps as possible if registering for the Multi-loop event price. Limited registration may be available the day of the event on site, subject to the race director on site on April 11th. Tshirts, swag and door prizes guaranteed for the first 100 sign-ups. A limited number of sweatshirts will be available for sale. Spectators and donations are welcome at the

    event.

    5 Miles Run Walk

    South Ridge Drive, McCandless, Pennsylvania, 15101, United States
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  • Memorial Day Remembrance Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Memorial Day Remembrance Run is Pittsburgh's best way to start summer right by honoring our fallen neighbors.

    🏃 5K, 10K, and 1mi distance options around scenic North Park Lake

    🍦 a special early open...

    Memorial Day Remembrance Run is Pittsburgh's best way to start summer right by honoring our fallen neighbors.

    🏃 5K, 10K, and 1mi distance options around scenic North Park Lake

    🍦 a special early open and giveback from our friends at Millie's Homemade Icecream

    🪖 special honor guard ceremony with the PA022 AFJROTC unit from North Allegheny High School

    We're proud to continue our partnership with the Veterans Leadership Program, a local organization dedicated to helping veterans navigate the transitions of life.

    RACE START TIMES

    • 9:00 am - 5K and 10K

    • 9:05 am - 1 Mile Walk

    3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles Run Walk

    10301 Pearce Mill Rd, McCandless, Pennsylvania, 15101, United States
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