The Pittsburgh Public Schools Back-To-School 5K + Wellness Social
About this race
Pittsburgh, it's time to run for something bigger.
On Saturday, August 29th at 9:00 AM, join us at Obama Academy of International Studies for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Back-To-School 5K + Wellness Social, benefitting Bigger Than Sports.
🎟️ Ticket Includes:
- Official race t-shirt
- Finisher medal
- Bib and timing chip
- Full access to the post-race Wellness Social.
Right after you cross the finish line, you step into the Wellness Social — healthy food trucks, cold plunges, saunas, wellness providers, recovery stations, local vendors, and more. This is a full morning built around movement, community, and feeling good.
This isn't just a race. All proceeds benefit Bigger Than Sports, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to empowering PPS student-athletes through mentorship, education, and resources to thrive beyond the game.
Event Details
Date: August 29, 2026
Location: Obama Academy of International Studies (515 N Highland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206)
Registration/Packet Pick-Up: 7:30 AM
Race Starts: 9:00 AM
Registration Fee: $30 before August 1 / $40 August 1-29
Weather: Rain or shine
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The Pittsburgh Public Schools Back-To-School 5K + Wellness Social
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pittsburgh, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 7:57 PM local time (EDT) in Pittsburgh on August 29, 2026 — 13h 12m of daylight.
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2026 results — The Pittsburgh Public Schools Back-To-School 5K + Wellness Social
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Back-To-School 5K + Wellness Social · 323 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Riffle | 15:29 | 4:59 /mi |
| 2 | Matthew Weber | 16:43 | 5:23 /mi |
| 3 | Logan Maloni | 16:47 | 5:24 /mi |
| 4 | Zander Fasulkey | 16:58 | 5:28 /mi |
| 5 | Max Brumley | 17:11 | 5:32 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 63 Pittsburgh events
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