Skip to main content

23 events in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
    • 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.

    See full details
    3.1 Miles5kRun via RunSignup
  • Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, River Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    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!

    See full details
    5kFun RunRunVirtualWalk via RaceRoster
  • Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    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

    See full details
    1 Miles5kRunWalk via RunSignup
  • Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, River Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Get ready to hit the streets on Saturday, April 25, for the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K. Be a part of a one-time-only running experience at the heart of Draft weekend.

    Run or walk through the city, crossing iconic bridges set against the Pittsburgh skyline.

    Can’t make it to the Steel City? You can participate and score these exclusive items through virtual registration and participate from anywhere.

    5kRunVirtual via RaceRoster
  • Sun, May 03, 2026

    🗺️ The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is an event you definitely want to mark on your race calendar in the United States, located in Pittsburgh, right in the heart of Pennsylvania.

    5kHalf MarathonMarathonRun via Finishers.com
  • Sat, May 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

    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.

    See full details
    3.1 Miles5kRun via RunSignup
  • Sat, May 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP TO STAY UPDATED ON ALL OF OUR RUNNING EVENTS

    🏃‍♂️ 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.

    See full details
  • Sun, May 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    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)

    See full details
    1 Miles5kRun via RunSignup
  • Sat, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    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!

    See full details
  • Sat, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    ...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.

    See full details
    3.1 Miles5kRunWalk via RunSignup
  • Wed, Jun 03, 2026 at 7:00 PM

    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!

    See full details
    5kRun via RaceRoster
  • Thu, Jun 04, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    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

    See full details
    3.1 Miles5kRunWalk via RunSignup
  • Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    The Greenfield Glide runs through a hilly Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The race begins and ends at the turn-around on Overlook Drive by the Oval Park Shelter, after taking a running tour of the beautiful trails of Schenley Park through the majority of the course. Presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events in partnership with the Greenfield Community Association.

    5kRunTrailWalk via RunSignup

Local Clubs & Organizations

Showing 5 of 7 organizations. View all organizations

Like Wikipedia, anyone can contribute. Sign up to add your local events.