What race distances can I run in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has 5K (10). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Pennsylvania · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Upcoming running races in and near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
12 upcoming races · 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, 2026The Swissvale Mile: Race and Family & Dog Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $20Details 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 $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Lost Souls - The Race That Finds You Pittsburgh, PAFrom $49Details Thu, Dec 24, 2026The Christmas Eve 5k Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PAFrom $40Details
Within 100 miles
Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Pittsburgh. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
Train for it
Run Clubs in Pittsburgh
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Pittsburgh clubs welcome 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 Racing in Pittsburgh
When is race season in Pittsburgh?
October is the busiest month for races in Pittsburgh, with 6 of the 12, followed by December with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Where can I train for a race 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.