RACES · PITTSBURGH · 2026 to 2027
Pick a goal. Then show up Saturday at 7 AM at Peterswood Park and train for it with people who'll notice if you don't come back.
Every date checked against the official race site · October 20, 2026
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EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler & 10K
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 10 Miles · 10K · 10K Walk
The three you circle on the calendar first.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
10 Miles · 10K · 10K Walk · North Shore, Pittsburgh
The late-season classic. The 10K starts at 7:30 AM by PNC Park and the 10 Miler at 8:30 AM on West Carson Street by F.N.B. Stadium. A great fall goal if you want something long and honest without a marathon build.
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Marathon · Half · race-weekend events · Downtown Pittsburgh
The city's flagship race weekend, April 30 to May 2. The marathon starts at 7:00 AM on Liberty Avenue near 10th Street and finishes by Point State Park. A typical 16 to 18 week marathon plan starts in early January.
Weekend of September 25 to 26, 2027
10K · 5K · 5K Fitness Walk · Squirrel Hill to Point State Park
Pennsylvania's largest 10K and a rite of passage for Pittsburgh runners. The 2026 edition ran September 27 with nearly 10,000 runners and walkers. Fast, net-downhill, and loud.
Thanksgiving traditions and spring tune-ups.
Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026
5K · 9:00 AM · Peterswood Park, Peters Township
A Thanksgiving morning 5K at 9:00 AM that supports local families. It starts at Peterswood Park, the same park GRYT meets at every Saturday.
Thanksgiving, November 26, 2026
5 Mile · 5K · Double Gobble · 1 Mile Family Run · Pittsburgh
The city's big Thanksgiving run, benefiting YMCA food pantry programs and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The 5 Mile starts at 7:30 AM and the 5K at 8:30 AM.
Saturday, March 27, 2027
30K · Half · 8.1 Mile · 5K · North Park, Allison Park
The traditional spring tune-up on hilly North Park roads. Pick the 30K or half if you're building toward the Pittsburgh Marathon in May.
Off-road and all-day options near the city.
Saturday, June 19, 2027
37 miles · one-day endurance hike · Rachel Carson Trail, north of Pittsburgh
A sunrise-to-sunset push on nearly the entire rugged Rachel Carson Trail, held the Saturday nearest the summer solstice. Not a first race. If you've been consistent for a year and want a story, this is it.
Most Pittsburgh race guides forget the South Hills exist. Peters Township, McMurray, Upper St. Clair, and Bethel Park are runner-heavy neighborhoods with almost no dedicated race coverage.
The Montour Trail is the training backbone for anyone south of the tunnels: mostly flat, crushed limestone, and well maintained. If you're building toward the Pittsburgh Half or Marathon in May, this is where the miles happen.
GRYT Run Club runs it every Saturday at 7 AM from the Peterswood Park lot in McMurray. No cost, no pace requirement, no one gets dropped. Coffee after.
What's the next big Pittsburgh race?
The EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler & 10K is Sunday, November 8, 2026. Thanksgiving morning, November 26, brings the Gratitude Run in Peters Township and the YMCA Turkey Trot in the city. The 2027 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
What's a good first race in the South Hills?
The Gratitude Run on Thanksgiving morning is a 5K at Peterswood Park, the same park GRYT starts from on Saturdays. If you've been coming on Saturdays, you already know the area.
How should I train for the Pittsburgh Marathon?
A typical 16 to 18 week plan for the May race starts in early January. Let the Saturday group run anchor your week, and use the pace calculator to set realistic goal paces.
Is this list complete?
No. We only list races we've checked against the official race site. If your favorite local race is missing, tell us on Saturday or through the suggestion box at the bottom of the page.
Dates last checked October 20, 2026. Race organizers can change details, so confirm on the official race site before you register.