55 running, cycling, criterium, and other events in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the Sean T. Smith Memorial Just A Short Run, GCXC invites you to our second annual Community Run/Walk with our charity partner, Cancer Bridges. We are so excited to have Cancer Bridges on board and look forward to everyone seeing their space and learning about all the great work they do right here in Pittsburgh.

We will have 6 great run or walk route options for participants with a pace group for you, whether you are a seasoned runner training for a spring marathon or a first-time walker! The event culminates with a fantastic pancake breakfast provided by Cancer Bridges staff and volunteers.

In addition, GCXC will have some fun surprises with opportunities for discount registrations to upcoming events, raffle prizes, and more.

Suggested arrival - 7:30am

Runs begin - 8:00am

Donations for Cancer Bridges will gladly be accepted at the run with a $5 suggested donation for all pancake breakfast participants.

UPDATE: The Airdyne division has reached capacity. Teams created under Airdyne will be reassigned to the Spin division going forward.

Exciting update! We have received a $40,000 matching grant, meaning for every $100 raised, TWO students will be able to participate in UIF Athletics for the year

Join us for a Spin-A-Thon, where teams will compete while riding stationary bikes to raise support for Urban Impact Athletic Academy

February 14th, 2026

7:15-7:45 am Check-in

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Race

12:15 pm Closing Ceremony

Location: Pro Bike + Run (Strip District)

2400 Smallman St. Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

• Up to 8 riders per team (minimum 4 riders)

• Your team as a WHOLE, must meet the $600 fundraising minimum

• That can be broken down: If you have 8 riders on your team, each should be responsible for raising $75

• You will ride in 15-minute heats

• Awards for top team and individual fundraisers; 1st place team in each division

• Divisions will be created based on registrations received

• Spin Bike or Airdyne bikes

With our matching grant and this year's $40,000 you will be ensuring 800 students can have a safe place to play this year.

Event Schedule:

• 7:15-7:45 AM – Check-In: Start your day by checking in and collecting your event materials.

• Teams must have two riders ready to go by 8:00 am

• 7:50 AM - Opening Ceremony: Join us for an inspiring kick-off to set the tone for a day filled with excitement.

• 8:00 AM – 1st Heat begins - DJ providing upbeat music starts

• 8:15 – 12:00 AM – Heats 2-16

• 12:10 PM - Award Ceremony: Celebrate your achievements and those of your fellow participants during the closing ceremony

Parking: There is a parking garage, surface level lot, and limited street parking near the venue

Disclaimer: Please note that swag items cannot be guaranteed for participants who register after January 28th. To ensure you receive your swag, we encourage you to register before this date

• Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.

• The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.

• This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.

• To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.

• Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.

• Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.

• Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.

• This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Lace up your shoes, grab your reflective gear, and join us for a free Safety Run hosted by Wesco, the official safety partner of P3R, before you head to work the morning of Wednesday, February 18!

The 5.4-mile run is slated to begin at 6 a.m. starting from P3R Headquarters on the North Shore and will loop through the city with a water stop back at P3R upon return. Click here to view the route.

Save your spot today for free and make the Wesco Safety Run part of your spring training!

Meet us at Mike’s Beer Bar on Tuesday, February 24th for a casual 3-mile run starting at 6:00 PM. After the run, head inside to register for trivia from 7:00–8:00 PM.

Bring your crew (teams of up to 4) and battle it out for bragging rights and prizes for the top three teams:

• Free Pittsburgh Marathon registrations (your pick: DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, UPMC Health Plan/UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K)

• $50 gift cards from some of our favorite partners

• Brooks Running shoes

Whether you’re fast on your feet or quick with fun facts, this is your night to shine. Run, sip, and show off your trivia smarts - we’ll handle the rest! Teams will be limited, so make sure you head inside Mike’s to sign up after your run to participate.

The NORTHSIDE NEMESIS is a 30k(ish) foot race across 57(ish) majestic city staircases covering many of Pittsburgh’s Northside neighborhoods on March 7, 2026. More information & course map available at NorthsideNemesis.com!

The race is FREE to enter, but we welcome donations that will help support the race costs this year! The race itself is a non-profit event, and all overage of donations will be directed to Riverview Park aid programming. Please consider supporting the race if you have the means and desire, thanks!

Lace up your sneakers, put on your green, and get ready to MOVE! P3R invites you to join us for the second annual Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash Presented by GNC, a vibrant and family-friendly celebration happening on March 14, just before the start of Pittsburgh’s iconic America’s Grand St. Patrick’s Day Event!

This event will feature a 5K and a 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk following a scenic route through Pittsburgh.

Participants will receive a limited edition hoodie, finisher medal and bib included in their registration for both timed events. Can’t make it to the Steel City on Parade Day, but still want to participate and get your hands on these finisher items? We are offering a virtual registration option to show off your Parade Day pride from anywhere!

Register to be part of the Parade Day Dash TODAY! Don't wait, the inaugural event in March 2025 SOLD OUT!

Meet us at Mike’s Beer Bar on Tuesday, March 24th for a casual 3-mile run starting at 6:00 PM. After the run, head inside to register for trivia from 7:00–8:00 PM.

Bring your crew (teams of up to 4) and battle it out for bragging rights and prizes for the top three teams:

• Free UPMC Health Plan | UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K registrations (May 2nd, 2026)

• $50 gift cards from some of our favorite partners

• Brooks Running items

Whether you’re fast on your feet or quick with fun facts, this is your night to shine. Run, sip, and show off your trivia smarts - we’ll handle the rest! Teams will be limited, so make sure you head inside Mike’s to sign up after your run to participate.

Join us at KIDS OF STEEL FEST presented by U. S. Steel!

It's a fun Fitness Adventure!

⏰ Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9-11:00 AM

📍 P3R Track & Field, located at the RMU Island Sports Complex (7600 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15225).

🏃🎁 Kids and their families will visit fun activity stations led by local movement organizations to fill in their fitness "coins" on their activity cards. At the end of the event, they will use these coins to purchase their TREASURE at the Kids of STEEL Treasure Chest!

📷 Take pictures with your favorite mascots, snap selfies of you doing your favorite activity, and pose at the P3R backdrop for a great family photo.

You will also be able to engage with some of your favorite brands and enjoy vendor giveaways. Don't miss your opportunity to get the whole family moving in a fun way!

All youth participants must be registered and complete a waiver.

Be sure to follow us on social media @KidsofSTEELpgh to stay up to date on who you can expect to see at the event.

The PHenomenal Hope 5K and 1 Mile walk is an annual event to raise funds for research for pulmonary hypertension (PH), a very-rare disease that causes high blood pressure in the lungs and is often terminal. Now in it's 13th year, we have raised over a half million dollars towards PH research.

This year's race will be held on Saturday, March 28th.

Please Note: Registration opens at 8:30am - Kids Run starts at 9:30 with the 5K starting at 10am

Sponsor a race field at the Allegheny Cycling Association 20-week race series at the Bud Harris Cycling Track!

Organizations, groups or individuals can select any field they would like to sponsor. $100 will add your name as a sponsoring body to that week's race field and drop the registration by $10 for the first 10 people to sign up.

Thank you for helping us keep criterium racing accessible for our community!

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Kick Off Marathon Weekend with The Shakeout

Join us for the Official Shakeout Run of the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events!

Details:

• Friday, May 1 at 5:30 PM

• Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh

• Check-in starts at 4:30 PM

• 3-Mile Distance - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/yXARMVOMg1

Special Highlights:

• Partner Access: Our friends from Brooks, BPN and Oofos will be onsite.

• Exclusive Event: This event is FREE but exclusively for 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend participants.

• Good Vibes Guaranteed: Snacks and refreshments available.

• Limited Spots Available: Make sure to RSVP early - spots are limited!

• Free Concert: Stick around after your run for a performance by Steel Zeppelin, This concert is brought to you in partnership with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and will begin at 7:00 PM.

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.

3 Rivers Outdoor Co. is humbled to bring adventure racing back to Western Pennsylvania.

The 3ROC Pay-What-You-Want Adventure Race is a semi-urban adventure race featuring two divisions—a 6-hour and a 12-hour option—where teams of up to four athletes will bike, trek, and paddle through Pittsburgh’s iconic neighborhoods, river corridors, staircases, and parklands, collecting as many checkpoints as possible before time runs out. Few cities are better suited for this challenge: Pittsburgh is home to more than 3,800 acres of public land across 176 city parks, stitched together by rivers, ridge lines, wooded ravines, and hidden corridors that reward smart navigation and bold route choices.

This race offers challenging navigation, rewarding checkpoints, meaningful strategy and route choice, and a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. The course is designed to be competitive for experienced teams while remaining accessible to newer racers ready to push themselves and learn the sport.

The course is built with teams of all abilities in mind using a modified rogaine format. All teams must complete a designated mandatory route that requires less advanced navigation and is short enough that teams with solid baseline fitness should be able to finish within the time limit. More experienced teams can seek out additional, optional checkpoints designed to challenge the strongest competitors and sharpest navigators.

Because cost should never be a barrier to adventure, the 3ROC Adventure Race team has adopted a Pay-What-You-Want entry model. Aside from any platform processing fees, we are committed to covering the remaining costs of putting on the race—including permits, insurance, boats, and logistics—so that everyone who wants to race has the opportunity to do so. Use the Donation option to pay what you want, if you want.

WHAT IS ADVENTURE RACING?

Adventure racing is a multi-sport, navigation-based team sport where teams race across varied terrain to visit checkpoints within a set time limit. Instead of a fixed course like a triathlon, the course isn’t revealed until race day, and teams choose their own routes between checkpoints on foot, by bike, and often by paddle.

Teams of up to 4 racers stay together throughout the race (it’s not a relay).

Navigation is central: teams use map and (sometimes) compass skills to find checkpoints, making strategy and teamwork as important as fitness.

In short, adventure racing is like a scavenger hunt with a clock—a test of endurance, teamwork, strategy, and navigation across changing terrain.

ADVENTURE RACING FAQs

Is this like Tough Mudder or Spartan?

No. Adventure racing has no man-made obstacles. Teams navigate natural terrain using a map and compass, choosing their own routes between checkpoints.

Do I need to be in great shape?

No. While elite races can be very long, many adventure races are beginner-friendly and last just a few hours. They’re designed for a wide range of abilities.

Do I need expensive gear?

No. Many races include boats or offer rentals, and some courses reduce gear requirements to make entry easier for first-timers.

Do I need to be an expert navigator?

No. Beginner courses use shorter legs and obvious checkpoints. Most racers learn navigation by doing.

What should first-timers know?

Adventure racing is a team-based, navigation-focused outdoor challenge. If you like teamwork, problem-solving, and being outside, you’re ready to race.

Adventure belongs to everyone. We’ll see you at the start line.

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🏃‍♂️ Rise Up Hero Ultra 2026 - An established Ultra on a VERY Well marked course

Settlers Cabin Park – Robinson, PA | Many great hotels & Inns within a mile.

Rise Up Hero 2026 uses the exact same iconic Last Trail Standing course—just started in the opposite direction. While the trails are familiar, starting them in reverse creates a completely different challenge, with climbs, descents, and technical sections hitting in new ways.

This loop-based trail race showcases the very best of Settlers Cabin Park, covering nearly every trail in the park and delivering a true test of grit, endurance, and heart.

🏁 Race Distances

🔴 50K - 9 hour cutoff (8:30am to 5:30pm)

🟠 25K (Hikers Welcome)

🔵 8 Miler (Hikers Welcome)

🟢 5K (Hikers Welcome • Trained Dogs Welcome)

🗺️ Course Overview

• Same route as Last Trail Standing — just started in the opposite direction

• All race distances start and finish at Algonquin Shelter

• Gilbert Love Shelter is 7.75 trail miles from Algonquin and serves as the aid station and turnaround point for the 25K and 50K runners. From Gilbert Love, 25K and 50K runners turn around and run the same course in reverse back to Algonquin.

• ~99% trail through woods, rocks, roots, and rolling terrain

• A familiar course that feels completely different when started in reverse

• Very well-marked trails and fully stocked aid stations

While Algonquin and Gilbert Love are only ~200 yards apart in physical location, the trails connecting them are rugged, technical, and demanding—designed to test the hero you have within. But, being so close makes it very easy and perfect for family and crew to see you at both locations.

🔁 Course Format

• 25K: One full loop — Algonquin → Gilbert Love (turnaround) → Algonquin ~2300ft of elevation gain

• 50K: Two full 15.5-mile loops ~ 4600ft of elevation gain

• 8 Miler: Runs past the Gilbert Love aid station, then turns and finishes back at Algonquin Shelter

• 5K: A true 5K loop starting and finishing at Algonquin — 5K runners will not reach Gilbert Love

🕓 Race Start Times

• 50K: 8:30 AM

• 25K: 8:45 AM

• 8 Miler: 9:00 AM

• 5K: 9:15 AM

🧃 Aid, Crew & Drop Bags

• Two major aid station locations along the course (Start/Finish at Algonquin and halfway at Gilbert Love)

• Maximum distance between aid stations is under 8 miles

• 50K Drop Bags: Located at Algonquin (Start Area)

• 50K runners will access aid multiple times across both loops

🥾 Hikers & 🐕 Dogs

• Hikers are welcome in the 25K, 8 Miler, and 5K

• Trained dogs are welcome in the 5K (must be under control and trail-friendly)

🦸 Rise Up Hero

• We all have a hero within us—and we believe it takes doing hard things to find it.

• The trails of Settlers Cabin will challenge you, push you, and reveal what you’re capable of.

Be the hero you were meant to be.

🏅 Additional Notes

• Professional race timing via Miles of Smiles timing services

• Finisher medals for all participants with overall placement awards

• Final race-day instructions will be emailed prior to the event

A few reasons our runners love Rise Up Hero:

🦸‍♂️ Be The Hero You Were Meant to Be Bracelet

Every participant receives a Be The Hero bracelet — a powerful reminder that we all have a hero version inside of us and the people that matter the most want us to find it. Your kids. Your partner. Your parents. Your coworkers. Your friends. You don’t just do hard things for yourself… you do hard things to show others what’s possible.

💛 Rilyn’s Way

Along the course, you’ll pass Rilyn’s Way — a meaningful tribute and reminder to slow down, reflect, and remember what truly matters. It’s a space that represents love, courage, and living fully for the people who mean the most to us. Many runners say it becomes one of the most powerful moments of the entire race.

👕 Runner-Favorite Shirts

Our shirts are the ones people actually wear — soft, athletic fit, and designed with purpose. Not the “bottom drawer” race tee. These become trail staples and everyday reminders of the hero you chose to be.

🏅 Custom Finisher Medals

Earn it. Every distance. Every mile. Every climb. A medal that represents grit, growth, and the version of you that chose courage over comfort.

🥇 Age Group Awards

We celebrate effort at every level. Top finishers in each age group will be recognized — because showing up and pushing your limits deserves to be honored, whether you’re chasing a podium or chasing personal growth. Age group awards are for the 8mile, 25K and 50K distances.

📣 Great for Spectators

With our unique course design, family and friends have multiple easy viewing points — especially for the 25K and 50K distances. Your crew won’t just see you at the finish… they’ll be able to cheer you on throughout your journey. And trust us — hearing your name mid-race hits different.

🌲 Well-Marked Trail Course

Confidence in the woods. Our course is clearly marked so you can focus on effort, not direction. Just run, climb, dig deep, and discover what you’re made of.

🍌 Awesome Aid Stations

Fully stocked. High energy. Smiling volunteers who want to see you win. Fuel up, reset, and get back after it.

🔥 Established Ultra — With Options for Everyone

Chase the coveted Axe in the ultra distances… or step into your first big challenge with our 5K or 8 Mile (hikers welcome!). Same powerful atmosphere. Same meaningful experience. Different levels of hero.

⏳ Always Sells Out

This isn’t just another race on the calendar. It’s an experience people come back for year after year. When spots open, they go fast.

The Dragon Run is BACK!

Join us for a 5K or 1-mile kids' race at Schenley Oval on Sunday, May 24th, @ 9 am to support the Dice XC Team.

Early bird pricing for the 5K - $25 until May 3rd.

After May 3rd, it is $30 per person. After May 3rd, there will be no guaranteed t-shirts with registration.1-mile kids race (ages 11 and younger). Starting after the 5K. $15 early-bird pricing and $20 after May 3rd.

Online registration is until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 20th. After that, you can register on race day from 7:30 am-8:30 am (May 24th). These late registrations do not include a t-shirt.

Packet pick-up at Gingerbread Man Running Company (822 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232) Saturday, May 23rd from 11 am- 3 pm.

Day-of packet pick-up will be from 7:30 am to 8:45 am at the Oval.

Check out the course maps below:

Link to the 5K map

Link to the 1 mile map (note: 1-mile loop subject to change)

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!

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.

...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.

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!

Come hang with Fleet Feet Pittsburgh on Global Running Day, run or walk a fun 3.1 miles and stay for an epic post-race party.

To focus on celebrating all the things that we love about running and walking -- high-fives, endorphins and good vibes with good friends -- this event will be untimed.

Come for the fun of getting out and moving, stay for the food trucks and games!

We hope to see you on June 4th!

Location: Exciting new location to be announced! Stay tuned!

Route: TBA

What's this?

An alleycat as scrappy as the people running it. Free Ride Bicycle Project is partnering with Three Rivers Outdoor Co and Cinderlands Warehouse to send you chasing checkpoints at DIY repair stands all across Pittsburgh.

Choose your fighter. Road. Gravel. E-Bike. Fixie. Something that barely rolls. We've got categories for the serious, the strange, and anybody just in it for a good time. Finish line is at 3RoC.

All proceeds go to Free Ride Bicycle Project, a community bike co-op dedicated to helping people of all ages to obtain, recycle and maintain bicycles. Free Ride Bicycle Project aims to enhance the health of our community and environment by promoting bicycle transportation.

The Nitty Gritty

In person sign ups will be accepted at 11am at 3Roc on S Braddock Ave.

At 12pm participants will recieve their manifest and checkpoints. Those checkpoints will open at 12:30 and remain open until 2:30.

All participants must return their manifest to 3Roc by 3pm to be eligible to place.

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.

Drop-off/Check-in for each session is at 8:30 AM.

• 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

🏃 During the camp session, kids will play fitness games, activities, and more. The camp takes place outdoors, so make sure your child is dressed for the weather and wearing appropriate footwear to be active in.

In the event of inclement weather, we will contact you the evening prior via email about any changes/cancellations.

💧 We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle. Water and small snacks will be available during breaks, and you are permitted to pack your own.

We can't wait to MOVE with you! If you have any questions, please email [email protected].