Upcoming Races in Pittsburgh

Endurance Grid lists 25 races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from August 2026 to May 2027.

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Races
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The race calendar

Racing in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh race calendar is busiest in October, August, and September. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Trail Running, Road Cycling, Obstacle Course, Rucking, and other sports — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 50K, and 8 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

303,620

as of 2023

City Elevation

743 ft

Nearest Airport

PIT

Pittsburgh International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Pittsburgh, PA

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25 races in Pittsburgh

August 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Races

5 upcoming races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in August.
Aug
29
Sat
Running
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Back-To-School 5K + Wellness Social
515 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 82° / 61°·743 ft city elevation
Aug
30
Sun
Running
Dormont Dash
1801 Dormont Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 83° / 59°·743 ft city elevation
Aug
30
Sun
Running
Fox Chapel 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
McCahill Park, Pittsburgh, PA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 83° / 59°·743 ft city elevation
Aug
30
Sun
SwimRunRunningTrail Running
Sweat Bar Fitness 5&5 Splash & Dash at Settlers Cabin Wave Pool & Park
635 Ridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 80° / 60°·743 ft city elevation
Aug–Oct
30–11
Sun–Sun
Running
East End XC Series
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VARIES WEEK TO WEEK, Pittsburgh, PA
Avg 81° / 61°·743 ft city elevation

September 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Races

4 upcoming races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September.
Sep
12
Sat
RunningRoad Cycling
8th Annual Healthy Kappa 5K Run/Walk/Ride
2795 S. Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA
1 Mile · 5K · Under 25 mi
Avg 80° / 56°·743 ft city elevation
Sep
13
Sun
Running
Club Elevation Mile High 5K
201 N Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 78° / 57°·743 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Obstacle Course
Tropical 5K Classic
Park 285 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Avg 77° / 54°·743 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Pittsburgh Empower Walk & 5K Run
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 77° / 54°·743 ft city elevation

October 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Races

8 upcoming races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Fineview Step Challenge
Fineview Overlook on Catoma Street, Pittsburgh, PA
2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 71° / 49°·743 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
2026 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile
Avg 68° / 49°·743 ft city elevation
Oct
9
Fri
Running
RiverBOO! Park 5K
176 Riverview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 69° / 46°·743 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
Pittsburgh Riverfront Trail in the "Strip District", Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 65° / 43°·743 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Together For Cancer
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 64° / 43°·743 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
The Swissvale Mile: Race and Family & Dog Walk
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy, Pittsburgh, PA
1 Mile
Avg 63° / 41°·743 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk
70 River Front Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 63° / 41°·743 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Butterfly Friends Foundation 3rd Annual Family Fun Run & Walk
Homewood Trail and, Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA
Avg 62° / 41°·743 ft city elevation

November 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Races

3 upcoming races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in November.
Nov
1
Sun
Running
Friendship Circle 5K and Walk 4 Friendship
1922 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 58° / 39°·743 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
RunningRucking
4th-Annual Raible Run to Remember
1 Overlook Dr, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 63° / 41°·743 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Last Trail Standing - 50K, 25K, 8 Miler, 5K
608 Ridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA
5K · 8 Mile · 50K
Avg 55° / 33°·743 ft city elevation

December 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Races

3 upcoming races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Pittsburgh, PA
211 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 46° / 28°·743 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
RunningTrail RunningUltra
Lost Souls - The Race That Finds You
608 Ridge Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
5K · 50K
Avg 44° / 27°·743 ft city elevation
Dec
24
Thu
Running
The Christmas Eve 5k
W. General Robinson St., Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 41° / 24°·743 ft city elevation

February 2027 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in February.
Feb
13
Sat
Running
Cupid's Chase 5K Pittsburgh
PNC Park Left Field Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA
5K
Avg 41° / 21°·743 ft city elevation

May 2027 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Races

1 upcoming race in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May.
May
22
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Rise Up Hero Trail Runs at Settlers Cabin Park - 50K, 25K, 8miler, 5K - A Last Trail Standing Event
608 Ridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA
5K · 8 Mile · 50K
Avg 75° / 52°·743 ft city elevation

Just Outside Pittsburgh

Races near Pittsburgh

Halloween 5K and Fun Walk
Sun, Oct 25
1 Meyer Road, Glenshaw, PA
7 mi away
Joey Fabus Superhero Run 5K Race & 1-Mile Walk
Sun, Sep 20
Bethel Park High School, Bethel Park, PA
8 mi away
Blessed Trinity Academy XC Invitational
Sat, Aug 29
2510 Middle Road, Glenshaw, PA
9 mi away
John's Journey 1 Mile Walk/5k
Sun, Sep 6
10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
2026 SAINT AIDAN HARVEST HOME TWILIGHT 5K/1 mile Run
Thu, Sep 10
North Park Harmar Pavilion, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
North Park Trail Runners Green Mile Loop Challenge
Sat, Sep 12
Deer Browse 2/3 Shelter North Park, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
Jonathans Forever Young 5k
Sun, Sep 13
10301 Pearce Mill Rd., Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
Sat, Sep 19
10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
Patriots 5K
Sat, Sep 26
10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
Olé 5K Benefit Race
Sat, Oct 3
South Ridge Road, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
CFU 5K
Sun, Oct 11
10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away
HAEE 5k
Sun, Oct 11
Hampton Township Community Park, Allison Park, PA
9 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 25 upcoming races in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, spanning 7 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh hosts road cycling, obstacle course, rucking, running, swimrun, trail running, and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Pittsburgh?
Races in Pittsburgh run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and August.
What race distances can you find in Pittsburgh?
Upcoming races in Pittsburgh cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 8 Mile, and 50K.
What other cities near Pittsburgh have races?
Nearby race cities include Allison Park.