Run For the Rec 5k
About this race
Run for the Rec is a 5k race through McKnight Village neighborhood to benefit our community-owned park! Donations go toward our long-term goal of replacing the playground, as well as short-term projects like planting trees and installing a sandbox.
Participate for fun (untimed walk) or get competitive (5k running division, and 5k rucking division). Strollers and families are welcome. For those competing for time, 53 medals will be awarded across a variety of age groups and categories.
Stick around after the race for raffles, refreshments, live music and games for the kids!
WHERE: Sunday, June 7th at 9am in the McKnight Village Rec, located at the end of Henderson Road.
REGISTRATION: Registration remains open until 8:30am on race day.
ARRIVAL TIME: We recommend arriving by 8:30am.
PARKING: Free in the rec. Arrive between 8 - 8:30am on race day and follow parking volunteers' instructions for parking.
PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 5th (5-7pm). If you are not able to pick your bib, shirt, and bag before race day, you can also pick it up the morning of the event. However, we strongly encourage you to pick-up on Friday.
Can't make it this year? Donations are always appreciated from anyone who wants to support the Rec! Click the Sponsor/Donate button at the top of this page.
Join fellow runners on June 4, 2023 for the Run For the Rec 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Pittsburgh.
Pick your distance
Running
5k run/walk Adults 18+
Timed 5k with awards
5k Run /Walk Kids 17 & Younger
Timed 5k with awards
Ruck Division
Run/Walk with a backpack.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Pittsburgh in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Pittsburgh
Run For the Rec 5k takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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