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Thrifty 5K - Pittsburgh

Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Allison Park, PA
South Ridge, Harmar Pavilion, 15101
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run, collect vintage race swag, and discover treasures at the original garage sale 5K, complete with a post-race thrift shop.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Thrifty 5K in Allison Park, PA, brings back its unique "garage sale" theme for a fifth year. This event offers a distinctive opportunity to earn awesome vintage GCXC race swag and a finisher medal from past races, all at thrift store pricing. After crossing the finish line, runners can explore the best race thrift shop around. It's a charming blend of running and treasure hunting, perfect for those who appreciate a unique race experience and a good deal.

What to expect

  • A unique 5K experience focused on "thrift store" finds.
  • Receive a vintage GCXC race shirt and a custom finisher medal from past events.
  • Enjoy a post-race "thrift shop" to discover more unique race items.

Standout details

  • Original garage sale 5K theme
  • Vintage GCXC race shirt
  • Finisher medal from past races
  • Post-race thrift shop

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Medal
  • Shirt
  • Swag Included

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The original garage sale 5k is back for a 5th time and better than ever. Get your hands on some awesome vintage GCXC race SWAG and a finisher medal from past races - all at at thrift store pricing.

Be sure to take advantage of early bird pricing and then stay afterward for the best race thrift shop around.

EARLY BIRD PRICING

$15 on Feb 11th $16 on Feb 12th $17 on Feb 13th $18 on Feb 14th $19 on Feb 15th $20 beginning on Feb 16th. The race starts and ends at Harmar Pavilion (behind the swimming pool), North Park at 9am.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Entry to the Thrifty 5K A vintage GCXC race shirt from past races An awesome custom GCXC finisher medal from past races Custom age group awards from past GCXC races

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