Run Around the Square

August 28, 2010

Race Day Details

The 1.5 mile Fun Run/Walk takes place on the charming streets of Regent Square.  Course streets are closed to traffic and open to walkers beginning at 8:00 AM. Race starts at 8:15 a.m.  The 1.5 mile starts and ends at the Environmental Charter School on the corner of Henrietta and Milton. Please see the map for an outlined route.

1.5 mile Fun Run/Walk

Start Time 8:15 am

The first 3/4 mile  of the 5K runs through Regent Square streets with plenty of warm, friendly cheers; the second 2 1/2 miles are through Frick Park cross-country trails. The finish line heads down Falls Ravine Trail and finishes at the 3-mile mark (approximately). Race start time is 9:00 a.m.  Please see the map for an outlined route.

Prizes will be presented to the top 3 male and female participants. Gift Certificates to the top age group winners. Award Ceremony will begin about 10:00 am. 

 

Boys and Girls Age Groups
The first 3 in each category will receive an award, unless otherwise noted.

Age Groups:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Awards

First three Regent Square male and female

Ribbons will be handed out to the first 400 finishers

Top 3 145+ Weight Class Women (Not eligible for age group awards)

         1.5 Mile Awards                                  5k Awards

5K Run      

Start time: 9:00 am

Thursday August 26 and 27th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday August 28th from 7:00 am until 15 minutes before the start of the race.

This year we are using disposable chips. You will receive your chip, bib, and packet at the same time. If you lose your chip before the start of the race and want to replace it,  the replacement fee is $10.00 chip .  Saturday morning packet pick up will start at 7:00 am and end 15 minutes before the start of each race.  Runners must have a chip to be timed.

Every Child and teen participating in the “On Your Mark with Highmark Youth Challenge” is a winner!

This popular fitness program encourages children to take part in a community footraces...by either running or walking the 5K distance. And each child age 6 to 12* who completes one community footrace—or each youth 13 to 18* who completes two community footraces—receive free registration to The Great Race courtesy of the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shields.

After completing The Great Race ( 5 K or 10K division), each  youth receives a personalized certificate recognizing the achievement. And since this is not a competitive activity, everyone is a victor for simply taking on the challenge.

*age as of June 1, 2010

The community footraces are:

 

 

 

The 29th Anniversary of the Brookline Breeze 5K Race in the south hills of Pittsburgh will be August 14, 2010.  This race has a challenging course, live music and a community festival following the race with a 24 foot climbing wall, pony rides and moonwalk!   Enter your whole immediate family (up to 5 runners/walkers) in the Brookline Breeze 5K Race for only $30.00!    For more information, or to register online, visit our website at www.brooklinebreeze.com 

Packet and Chip Pickup  - Wilkins School Community Center  -  NEW INFORMATION!

Highmark Youth Challenge

There will be no T-shirt size exchanges.

Prizes will be presented to the top 5 men and the 5 top women overall. Gift certificates to top age group winners. Awards ceremony following the 1.5  mile awards.

 

Men and Women Age Groups
The first 3 in each category will receive an award, unless otherwise noted:

Age Groups:

 

 

 

 

Special Awards

First Masters (40+) male and female

First male and female Regent Square residents

Top 3 190+ Weight Class Men (Not eligible for age group awards)