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.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Acmetonia Lock 3, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,210 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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2026 FAAP Fall Classic , North Park
Oct 4, 2026