8TH Annual
8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride
8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride is a running and road cycling race on September 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sports
- RunningRoad Cycling
From the Organizer
The Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride is a family-friendly event for runners, walkers, and bicyclists of all fitness levels. The vision of the event is to create a healthy space that fosters the principles of diet, nutrition, and exercise leading to healthy lifestyles.
This 8th annual event benefits the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western Pennsylvania (KSEF). KSEF has provided over $2.7 million in financial support to approximately 160 minority college-bound students from Western PA. In 2023 alone, KSEF provided over $215,000 in financial support for college-bound minority students from Western Pennsylvania. To learn more about KSEF, or to DONATE, please visit our website at www.ksefpgh.org.
Join Us for the After-Run Health Break
Immediately following the race, starting around 10:30 AM, head around the corner to the CoHatch - Southside Works, for a free Kappa Health Symposium: Learn, Engage, & Transform event hosted by KSEF. Whether you ran, walked, or rode your bike and left your legs screaming for mercy, this is your chance to get quick health insights from local practitioners. No medical knowledge needed, just come curious and hydrated! Register to attend. CoHatch Southside Works located at 2681 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pittsburgh, PA
Population
303,620
as of 2023
City Elevation
743 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- 8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride
Sep 12, 2026