What race distances can I run in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has 5K (16). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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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.
20 upcoming races · 3 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.
Sat, Aug 8, 2026Brookline Breeze 5K Run & Fitness Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $18Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026North Boroughs 5K Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Register Wed, Aug 12, 2026Tutu 2.2 Miler Pittsburgh, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Historic Hill Run, Walk and Ride Pittsburgh, PAFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Run Around the Square Pittsburgh, PAFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 29, 2026Pittsburgh Public Schools Back-To-School 5K Pittsburgh, PAFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 30, 2026Dormont Dash Pittsburgh, PAFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 30, 2026Fox Chapel 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run Pittsburgh, PAFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 20268th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride Pittsburgh, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Pittsburgh Empower Walk & 5K Run Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Fineview Step Challenge Pittsburgh, PAFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 4, 20262026 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $42Details Fri, Oct 9, 2026RiverBOO! Park 5K Pittsburgh, PAFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026The Swissvale Mile: Race and Family & Dog Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk Pittsburgh, PAFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 24, 20264th-Annual Raible Run to Remember Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Pittsburgh, PAFrom $35Details Thu, Dec 24, 2026The Christmas Eve 5k Pittsburgh, PAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PAFrom $40Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Pittsburgh
When is race season in Pittsburgh?
August is the busiest month for races in Pittsburgh, with 8 of the 20, followed by October with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Pittsburgh?
15 of the 20 races in Pittsburgh already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Pittsburgh races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 races in Pittsburgh with published results, the typical median finish is around 30:56, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
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.
Are there trail races near Pittsburgh?
Yes, one race around Pittsburgh gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.