27Mar
30K
Running
- Distance
- 29.1K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $27.00
Just A Short Run
Allison Park,
Pennsylvania,
United States
135 days left
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Date
27 Mar, 2027
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$27.00
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Website
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Just A Short Run
About the event
No matter why you run on Saturday March 27th, this race is about much more. The Just a Short Run community is vibrant, generous, and strong. If you're already a part of it, welcome back. If you're new, we can't wait to share the North Park miles with you.
Just A Short Run is the ultimate goal race or spring marathon tune-up in Western Pennsylvania. Featuring a 5K, 8.1 Miles, Half Marathon (13.1M), and 30K (18.6M), this national draw leverages Pittsburgh’s famous hilly terrain to test your winter training.
New this year: VIP Breakfast with the Cancer Bridges breakfast club! Add on a hot breakfast for just $20 when you register; proceeds benefit Cancer Bridges.
Course limit: 4hours
Races offered
27Mar
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:35
- Entry fee
- $27.00
27Mar
8.1 Mile
Running
- Distance
- 13K
- Start time
- 08:35
- Entry fee
- $27.00
27Mar
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 08:35
- Entry fee
- $27.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for March in Allison Park.
Temperature0.7° / 11.9°
Feels like-3.9° / 7.4°
Sunshine hours7h 11m
Rainfall3.3 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity65.2%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:28
Sunset19:27
About Allison Park
Learn more about the host city, Allison Park.
Allison Park is a census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a suburb of Pittsburgh and is located within Hampton, McCandless, Shaler, Indiana and West Deer townships. It had a population of 21,864 at the 2020 census. The ZIP Code for Allison Park is 15101.
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