Event Date
June 13, 2020

Start Line
Monroe Street at Hammerly Way (Approximate)
Adjacent to CityReach Church Swissvale
7327 McClure Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Parking Area (or park along any open street)
7406 Church Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218 

Start Times
  • RACE: 8:00 am - Competitive Wave - This wave is only for adult runners planning to run under a 10 minute mile. Those who run in this wave, may also choose to run in the fun run wave.  
  • RACE: 8:15 am - FUN RUN - This year we are separating the competitive wave and the fun run. Adults planning to run greater than a 10 minute mile and all kids under the age of 18 should participate in this wave. Those participating in this wave will still be eligible for age group awards! 
  • WALK: 8:30 am - Everyone and their furry friends are invited to join this wave! 

Event Timeline
  • Road Closures will begin by 6:30 am
  • Packet Pick-up is from 7:00 am to 7:45 am
  • 7:30 am - Pre-race warm up with dancers from Lorraine Bucsh Dance Center!
  • Race begins: 8:00 am
  • Fun Run: 8:15 am
  • Walk: 8:30 am
  • Awards Ceremony: 9:00 am
  • The post-event activities/block party begins at 8:30 am on McClure between Monongahela Ave and Monroe St.
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Packet Pickup
  • When:  Friday, June 12, 2020 between 6 pm and 8 pm or Saturday morning until 7:45 am.
  • Where: CityReach Church at 7327 McClure Ave. Enter by the Monroe Ave doors. 
  • What: Includes t-shirt and bib number, dog scarf for walkers with dogs and timing bib numbers are provided to those registered for the one mile race.
  • Important note: Packets not picked-up by 7:45 am on race day will be forfeited.​
Registration Details 
All Participants 
  • T-shirt sizes are on a first come, first serve basis. Limited numbers are available of each size. 
  • Limited Event Day Registration is available in 2020. Must arrive by 7:30 am to register. 
  • There are no refunds. The event is rain or shine. 
Family & Dog walk Participants
  • $10 Per Participant until April 30th
  • $15 Per Participant May 1st to May 31st
  • $20 Per Participant June 1st to June 13th
  • $5 Per Dog/Up to 2 dogs may be walked per participant.
  • Each dog registered by June 1st will receive a special edition dog scarf.
Race Participants 19 years+
  • $15 Per Participant until April 30th
  • $20 Per Participant May 1st to May 31st
  • $25 Per Participant June 1st to June 13th
Race & Walk Participants 18 years and under
  • $10 Per Participant through June 13th
​Awards Categories
​1st, 2nd, 3rd place for males & females in each category:
  • Overall
  • 6 and under
  • 7 to 10
  • 11 to 14
  • Age 15-18
  • Age 19-29
  • Age 30- 39
  • Age 40-49
  • Age 50-59
  • Age 60+
  • 1st place Swissvale Resident
​* no one person can place in two categories.

​Course Rules
  • Owners must clean up after their pets.
  • Dogs are permitted in the WALK only. 
  • Strollers/wheel chairs are permitted in both the RUN and the WALK. Please be considerate of other participants if you choose to bring a stroller/wheel chair on the course.
  • Ask for dog owner's permission before approaching/petting dogs.
  • Dogs must have all current vaccinations.
  • Dogs must be comfortable and safe within groups of other dogs, adults, and children.
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times. No retractable leashes.
  • Dogs demonstrating signs of aggression at any time during the event will be asked to leave immediately.
  • If you have any concerns, find a volunteer or race director for assistance.