Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Runners across America, from ages one to 91, represented Pittsburgh in this year’s virtual event, including the “Perfect Great Racers” who kept their 43-year-long tradition going Read more

Runners can now participate in both the 5K and 10K options with the first-ever virtual Great Race. Read more

The year was 1990. I was a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, living in Pitt’s Tower B when I was awakened on a Sunday morning by a thundering heard of humanity running down Fifth Avenue. I asked a friend who lived on my floor, and who happened to be a member of Pitt’s cross county team Read more

PITTSBURGH (May 15, 2020) — The City of Pittsburgh has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race and Dollar Bank Junior Great Race, originally scheduled for Sept. 26 and 27. Read more

More than 16,000 participants expected for One Great Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 26-27; Pittsburgh’s largest fall race has become a beloved tradition for local runners Read more

Working with Pennsylvania Resources Council, race organizers diverted 96% of the event’s waste from landfills, maintaining the record-breaking diversion rate from last year Read more

At the 42nd running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, Alex Archer, 24, from Sewickley and Jennifer Bigham, 38, from Pittsburgh were the 10K champions in 30:49 and 34:02, respectively. Read more

Record number of children run in the 24th annual event Read more

P3R announced street closures related to the 2019 Dollar Bank Junior Great Race & Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, scheduled for September 28-29. One of Pittsburgh’s longest-running races, this year’s weekend of events will feature Read more

In just two short weeks, more than 500 little runners will take off in Point State Park to run this year’s Dollar Bank Junior Great Race Read more

Runners can start their training for the Great Race off on the right foot at this year’s Great Race Running Clinic presented by Allegheny Health Network. Through interactive stations and exhibits, both experienced runners and first-timers will learn how they can boost performance and more! Read more

Are you ready to secure your spot for the second edition of One Great Weekend? If you are among the first to register, you will save big! Mark your calendars now for Jan. 22 when online registration opens. Read more

This year’s 2018 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield was the greenest to date with 96% of the event’s waste diverted from landfills, an increase of 3% from last year. Read more

At the 41st running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, two-time winner Jim Spisak, 27, from Pittsburgh and Samantha Bower, 28, from Greensburg, PA were the 10K champions in 28:16 and 35:31, respectively. In the 5K race, Kenny Goodfellow, 29, from Oakmont, PA, and Lisa Burnett Read more

More than 550 kids and their families enjoyed the 23rd running of the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race on Saturday, September 29. The event included three races for children ages 12 and younger based on their age and ability – the one-mile Family Fun Run, 50-yard Tot Trot or Diaper Dash. Read more

P3R announced street closures related to the 2018 Dollar Bank Junior Great Race and Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, scheduled for September 29-30. This is the first time in the history of the races Read more

PITTSBURGH (September 24, 2018) – Defending Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race champion Jennifer Bigham and two-time race champion Jim Spisak are ready to capture another crown at the 41st annual event on Sunday, Sept. 30. Each will be aiming for his or her third win in the 10K race. Read more

For the first time in over 20 years, the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race will be held on the same weekend as the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. This year’s Junior Great Race is scheduled for Sat, Sept 29, when kids ages 12 & younger can participate in the one-mile Family Fun Run. Read more

Burnett, Bower 5K champions; Domos wins Handcycle Division; 40th edition draws 12,000 5K and 10K entrants; All 21 Perfect Great Racers successfully complete 40th race Read more

PITTSBURGH, PA (September 22, 2017) - The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety and Office of Special Events have announced the following street closures on Sunday, September 24, 2017, for the 40th running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. Read more