Run Around the Square
About this race
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 FROM 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ONLY AT THE WILKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER, 7604 CHARLESTON AVENUE, SWISSVALE. PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP STARTING AT 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, BEFORE THE RACE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20.
Most of the first mile of the 5K winds through Regent Square streets with plenty of warm, friendly cheers. The remainder of the race is through Frick Park’s cross-country trails, ending in Fern Hollow.
The 1.5 Mile Run/Walk takes place on the charming streets of Regent Square. The family dog can also join in on the fun. Dogs may ONLY participate in the 1.5 Mile Run/Walk. The dog must be leashed and a dog owner/handler must be registered with every dog, no exceptions.
USATF sanctioned event policy does not allow for strollers or animals to participate in competitions. The 5K is a USATF sanctioned event; therefore, strollers and dogs are PROHIBITED in the 5K.
Both races start at the Environmental Charter School near the corner of Henrietta and Milton. The 1.5 mile race starts at 8:15 am and the 5K starts at 9 am.
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5K Race
Only runners and walkers are permitted to participate in the 5K. USATF SANCTIONED EVENT POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANIMALS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS. The 5K is a USATF sanctioned event; therefore, dogs are PROHIBITED in the 5K. Pre-race packet pick up will be held FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ONLY. Packets can also be picked up on race morning starting at 7:00 am. All packet pick up is held at the Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Avenue.
1.5 Mile Run/Walk
This is a family-friendly event. Participants are welcome to bring toddlers in strollers and dogs. Dogs MUST be on a leash and include a registered handler. Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). PLEASE NOTE: Only participants 13 years of age and under are eligible for awards in the 1.5-Mile event. In order to qualify for an award, participants are required by USATF rules to complete the course on their own without assistance. Toddlers in strollers or those who are otherwise carried or assisted by an adult ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for awards. Pre-race packet pick up will be held FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ONLY. Packets can also be picked up on race morning starting at 7:00 am. All packet pick up is held at the Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Avenue.
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