RACES · PITTSBURGH · 2026
Upcoming Pittsburgh races in 2026 — Pittsburgh Marathon, Peters Township 5Ks, South Hills trail runs. Pick your goal and train with GRYT.
Pick a goal. Then show up Saturday at 7 AM on the Montour Trail in McMurray and train for it with people who'll notice if you don't come back.
The three you circle on the calendar first.
May 3, 2026
Marathon · Half · Relay · 5K · Downtown Pittsburgh
The city's flagship race weekend. Fast half, brutal-but-loved full through every neighborhood. If you pick one Pittsburgh race per year, this is it.
Race site ↗November 2026
10 Miles · 5K · North Shore → South Side
A late-season classic. Great fall goal race if the marathon isn't your thing but you still want something long and honest.
Race site ↗September 27, 2026
10K · 5K · Squirrel Hill → Point State Park
One of the largest 10Ks in the country. Net-downhill, fast course, big crowds. A rite of passage for Pittsburgh runners.
Race site ↗Peters Township, North Park, and neighborhood classics.
June 2026
5K · Peters Township Community Park
A hometown 5K on familiar roads. Good first race, good tune-up, and everyone at GRYT knows the course.
March 2026
Half · 15K · 5K · 1M · North Park
Early-season half in North Park. Rolling, honest, and the traditional spring tune-up for anyone building toward Pittsburgh in May.
Race site ↗Off-road options within an hour of the city.
Fall 2026
Half Marathon · Montour Trail
Flat crushed-limestone half on the same trail GRYT runs every Saturday. The friendliest 13.1 in the South Hills.
Series · Spring–Fall 2026
5K–15K · North Park
Casual trail series. Cheap, low-key, and a great way to dip a toe into off-road racing without committing to an ultra.
June 2026
34 Miles (point-to-point) · Harrison Hills → North Park
A sunrise-to-sunset gut check. Not for your first race — but if you've been running consistently for a year and want a story, this is it.
Race site ↗Most Pittsburgh race guides forget the South Hills exist. Peters Township, McMurray, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park — these are runner-heavy neighborhoods with almost no dedicated race coverage.
The Montour / Peters Trail is the training backbone for anyone south of the tunnels. It's flat, crushed limestone, well-maintained, and it connects all the way from Peters Township toward Coraopolis. If you're building toward the Pittsburgh Half or Marathon in May, this is where the miles happen.
GRYT Run Club runs the trail every Saturday at 7 AM out of McMurray. No cost, no pace requirement, no one gets dropped. Coffee after in the parking lot.
When is the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon?
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, marathon relay, and a 5K on the Saturday.
What's a good first race in Pittsburgh?
For a first 5K, the Peters Township Community Day 5K or the Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 5K are both flat and welcoming. For a first half, Just a Short Run in North Park (March) or the Pittsburgh Half in May are the two most popular options.
Are there trail races near Pittsburgh?
Yes. The Montour Trail Half Marathon, Steel City Road Runners' North Park trail series, and the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge are the main options. North Park and the Montour Trail are the two most-used venues.
How should I train for the Pittsburgh Marathon?
Most local runners start a 16–18 week build in early January for a May race. Saturday long runs with a group make the plan stick — GRYT meets every Saturday at 7 AM on the Montour Trail in McMurray, free, all paces welcome.
Race dates are our best current read — always confirm on the official race site before registering.