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Run Around The Block Virtual 5K
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Run Around The Block Virtual 5K

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 12, 2026
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About this race

Lace up, log your miles, and make history part of your journey! 

Join our Virtual 5K Run/Walk to support the preservation and maintenance of the historic Fort Pitt Block House—the oldest surviving building in Pittsburgh. This 18th-century landmark once stood at the heart of the frontier during the era of Fort Pitt and the French and Indian War. 

Participants can run or walk 3.1 miles from anywhere, anytime during the event period. Finishers earn the limited edition Block House Classic Medal.

Every registration helps fund ongoing efforts to preserve the Block House so future generations can continue to experience this remarkable piece of American history. 

Join fellow runners on September 12, 2026 for the Run Around The Block Virtual 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Pittsburgh.

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Virtual 5K

Sep 12, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$25.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for September in Pittsburgh.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 15.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 27.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 15.9° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 29.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
15.3
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.5mm

About Pittsburgh

Run Around The Block Virtual 5K takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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