8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Healthy Kappa 5K · Healthy Kappa 5K Bike Ride · Healthy Kappa Walk & more
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
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pittsburgh, PA
Population
303,620
as of 2023
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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96
Days to train
- Race
- 8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride?
- 8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride is a running race held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 2795 S. Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride
Sep 12, 2026