2026 FAAP Fall Classic , North Park - 5k
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
For the race utilize the north Park swimming pool parking area. Race is located at Harmar Pavilion. About the event A classic cross country Race/Walk set on the trails of beautiful North Park near Pittsburgh. Partly on the Rachel Carson Trail and run at the beginning of foliage for the fall in Western Pennsylvania! This will be the 19th YEAR!!! of racing and helping to benefit an orphanage in the Philippines. Handmade bamboo medal awards. Folk dancing performance at end! Race Start Times 20k @ 8:00 am 10k @ 9:30 am 5k @ 10:15 am Race starts and ends at the North Harmar Pavilion. There is no race participant parking at the Harmar Pavilion. For the race utilize the North Park Swimming Pool parking lot and take a short walk (0.10 ~ 0.25 mile) to the Harmar Pavilion.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Gibsonia, PA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Gibsonia, PA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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