When are most 5K races held in Pittsburgh?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Pittsburgh, with 5 of the 10, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Pennsylvania · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Every upcoming 5K around Pittsburgh, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
10 upcoming 5K races found · 2 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Pittsburgh races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Fri, Oct 9, 2026RiverBOO! Park 5K Pittsburgh, PARegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026World Mental Health Day 5K - Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PAFrom $10Register Sat, Oct 17, 2026LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Wilkins Township Halloween 5K Run-Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Friendship Circle 5K and Walk 4 Friendship Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 20264th-Annual Raible Run to Remember Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Pittsburgh, PAFrom $45Details Thu, Dec 24, 2026The Christmas Eve 5k Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PAFrom $40Details
Train for it
Run Clubs in Pittsburgh
The fastest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Pittsburgh clubs welcome 5K runners of all paces.
Browse all Pittsburgh run clubs →How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Pittsburgh
Where can I train for a 5K in Pittsburgh?
Join a local run club. City of Bridges Run Club, Yinz Run Club, Pittsburgh Pharaoh Hounds and others in Pittsburgh welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.