Run Around the Square
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:15 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Explore Pittsburgh's charming streets and scenic park trails, with a special 1.5-mile option for you and your leashed dog.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- Walkers Welcome
Beginner Friendly
Walkers WelcomeDiscover the charm of Pittsburgh with the Run Around the Square, offering a 5K through Regent Square streets and Frick Park's cross-country trails, or a delightful 1.5 Mile Run/Walk. The 1.5-mile option welcomes leashed dogs to join the fun, making it a lovely outing for the whole family, including your furry friend. Enjoy warm cheers and a scenic route that ends in Fern Hollow.
What to expect
- Run through the charming streets of Regent Square and the cross-country trails of Frick Park.
- The 1.5 Mile Run/Walk is dog-friendly, with leashed dogs welcome to participate.
- All registered participants receive a t-shirt, and dogs receive scarves.
Standout details
- Dog-friendly 1.5 Mile Run/Walk
- Dogs receive scarves
- Scenic Frick Park trails
- USATF sanctioned 5K
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
1.5 Miles
1 option · closes Aug 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 20d 10h 44m left1.5 Mile Run/Walk
Closes Aug 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $27.50
5K
1 option · closes Aug 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 20d 10h 44m leftRace
Closes Aug 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $32.80
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
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.