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.
Join fellow runners on August 22, 2015 for the Run Around the Square. It's a fantastic 5K, 2.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Pittsburgh.
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5K Race
This race is capped at 1,800 participants. Only runners and walkers are permitted to participate in the 5K. Dogs and strollers are NOT PERMITTED in this race for safety reasons.
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 handler. Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s).
1.5 Mile Run/Walk with Dog
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Pittsburgh in 2015, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Pittsburgh
Run Around the Square takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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