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
Mar 27, 2027
Distance — 29.1K
Type — Running
08:30
$27.00
Mar 27, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:35
$27.00
Mar 27, 2027
Distance — 13K
Type — Running
08:35
$27.00
Mar 27, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
08:35
$27.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in 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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