Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
Pittsburgh, PA
- 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race started in 1977, when former Pittsburgh Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri established the race as a “community fun run.” Since that inaugural competition, 250,000 people have participated in The Great Race, making the event the largest 10K race in Pennsylvania. The … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 27):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 74 | 75 | 71 | 60 | 80 |
| L (°F) | 59 | 69 | 58 | 47 | 55 |
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A downhill (mostly) race
Ran this in 2022 and 2023. Runners start in Squirrel hill and *generally* go downhill until reaching point state park downtown. Bussing is available from downtown up to Squirrel Hill … MORE
Ran this in 2022 and 2023. Runners start in Squirrel hill and *generally* go downhill until reaching point state park downtown. Bussing is available from downtown up to Squirrel Hill and back, and I would highly recommend using it as the bus routes will be diverted if you try to use the usual 61/71 bussing. I love the energy, enjoyed it both times (even with the Pittsburgh rains/clouds), and found the support, crowds, and finish to be excellent. Highly recommend it, and if you can lock in early its only $25 or so, definitely worth it for shirt, snacks, and so on
Make This Race A Repeat Attraction
Been running this since college in the 1990s. Returned after 20+ years away and same great production, same awesome course through Squirrel Hill and Oakland into downtown and the big … MORE
Been running this since college in the 1990s. Returned after 20+ years away and same great production, same awesome course through Squirrel Hill and Oakland into downtown and the big finish at the Point. Swag could be better. Great medal and shirt.
My Favorite 10K
You get to experience much of the Pittsburgh landscape by traveling from Frick Park through Squirrel Hill and into Oakland, and finally along the Boulevard to finish downtown at the … MORE
You get to experience much of the Pittsburgh landscape by traveling from Frick Park through Squirrel Hill and into Oakland, and finally along the Boulevard to finish downtown at the Point. This was my 7th year running and I am never disappointed – the weather was a perfect 60 degrees crossing the finish line.
My favorite race in Pittsburgh
I've done this race 3 or 4 times now and it continues to be my favorite. Both the 10 and 5k start in one neighborhood and end in another - … MORE
I’ve done this race 3 or 4 times now and it continues to be my favorite. Both the 10 and 5k start in one neighborhood and end in another – there are plenty of hills but that’s to be expected, and you do get some flat miles in. In true Pittsburgh race fashion, there are plenty of people along the course to cheer you on. Shuttles are offered from downtown to the start line which is nice since you end the race downtown. The 2017 race was particularly nice because you got a medal with art designed by Burton Morris (a Pittsburgh native) which is by far my favorite medal I have earned. My only complaint is that the 9am start time is late for my preference (and in 2017 with unseasonably hot weather it was a little miserable).