2026 FAAP Fall Classic , North Park
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run scenic fall trails in North Park, earn a handmade bamboo medal, and support an orphanage in the Philippines.
- Scenic
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Scenic
Quirky
For a CauseDiscover the 19th annual FAAP Fall Classic, a cross-country race and walk set on the scenic trails of North Park near Pittsburgh. Enjoy the beauty of Western Pennsylvania's fall foliage as you navigate a partly hilly, grass course. This event offers 20K, 10K, and 5K distances, welcoming runners and walkers to participate. Beyond the challenge, your involvement directly supports an orphanage in the Philippines, making each step meaningful. Look forward to unique handmade bamboo medals and a folk dancing performance at the finish.
What to expect
- * Run or walk a classic cross-country course on the beautiful, partly hilly trails of North Park.
- * Experience the vibrant fall foliage of Western Pennsylvania.
- * Receive a unique handmade bamboo medal and enjoy a folk dancing performance at the finish.
Standout details
- Benefits orphanage in the Philippines
- Handmade bamboo medal awards
- Folk dancing performance
- Cross-country trails with fall foliage
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Big Test
Typical course trends
- Typically hilly
- Grass/XC footing
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
20K
1 option · closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
5mo 18h 23m leftGeneral entry
Closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT · From $48.95
10K
1 option · closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
5mo 18h 23m leftGeneral entry
Closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT · From $38.35
5K
1 option · closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
5mo 18h 23m leftGeneral entry
Closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT · From $33.05
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
For the race utilize the north Park swimming pool parking area. Race is located at Harmar Pavilion.
About the event A classic cross country Race/Walk set on the trails of beautiful North Park near Pittsburgh. Partly on the Rachel Carson Trail and run at the beginning of foliage for the fall in Western Pennsylvania! This will be the 19th YEAR!!! of racing and helping to benefit an orphanage in the Philippines. Handmade bamboo medal awards. Folk dancing performance at end!
Race Start Times 20k @ 8:00 am 10k @ 9:30 am 5k @ 10:15 am
Race starts and ends at the North Harmar Pavilion.
There is no race participant parking at the Harmar Pavilion.
For the race utilize the North Park Swimming Pool parking lot and take a short walk (0.10 ~ 0.25 mile) to the Harmar Pavilion.