Pennsylvania · 5K · 1.5 Miles
Run Around the Square
Run Around the Square is a 5K and 1.5 Miles event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was last held on August 22, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
Race details
- Last held
- August 22, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 5K, 1.5 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runaroundthesquare.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: closed
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Run Around the Square
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 FROM 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ONLY AT THE WILKINS SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER, 7604 CHARLESTON AVENUE, SWISSVALE. PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP STARTING AT 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, BEFORE THE RACE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. Most of the first mile of the 5K winds through Regent Square streets with plenty of warm, friendly cheers. The remainder of the race is through Frick Park’s cross-country tra…
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Run Around the Square: common questions
- When is the Run Around the Square?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run Around the Square held?
- In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Run Around the Square offer?
- 5K and 1.5 Miles.
- How do I register for the Run Around the Square?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run Around the Square?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: closed.
- What time does the Run Around the Square start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Run Around the Square?
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road.
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