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Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Find out about the latest news and announcements for the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race.

Register for 2025 Great Race -- “One Great Weekend” September 27-28 Features PA’s Largest 10K Race, 5K run/walk, Children’s Race and More

Ten thousand runners and walkers are expected to take to the streets of Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 28, for the 48th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Timothy Purcell and Madison Trippett Earn Top Honors at 48th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

More than 9,400 runners and walkers crossed the finish line during One Great Weekend Read more

Dollar Bank Junior Great Race Launches a Weekend of Fun and Fitness

More than 500 children and families celebrated the 30th anniversary of this Pittsburgh tradition Read more

Join Us Sunday for Awards Ceremony & Raffle

The Great Race concludes Sept. 28 festivities by honoring winners and awarding raffle prizes to runners/walkers! Read more
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Road Closures for 2025 Great Race Weekend Announced

More than 10,000 to participate in the annual Pittsburgh tradition on September 27-28. Read more

2025 Dollar Bank Junior Great Race Celebrates 30 Years of Inspiring Young Runners

Scheduled for Sept. 27, this year’s Dollar Bank Junior Great Race includes a Family Fun Run, Tot Trot and Diaper Dash Read more

Register for 2025 Great Race -- “One Great Weekend” September 27-28 Features PA’s Largest 10K Race, 5K run/walk, Children’s Race and More

Ten thousand runners and walkers are expected to take to the streets of Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 28, for the 48th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Read more

The Ultimate 5k Training Guide with Runna

Whether you want to run your first Great Race 5k and build your general fitness or you're getting back to running after a break, there are a number of things that you can do to give yourself the best chance of success and make running that victory lap as enjoyable as possible! Read more
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The Ultimate 10k Training Guide with Runna

Whether you're training for your first 10k or your best 10k, here is everything you're going to need to know! Read more
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Registration Opens April 8 with Special Two-day Pricing for the 2025 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Registration for the 48th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the 30th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race officially opens on Tuesday, April 8. Read more

Nick Wolk and Jennifer Bigham Reign Supreme at 47th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Wolk earned his fourth consecutive title, while Bigham won the race for the sixth time; more than 8,000 took on the 5K and 10K courses and earned medals as they crossed the finish line in Point State Park Read more

Road Closures for 2024 Great Race Weekend Announced

More than 9,000 to participate in the annual Pittsburgh tradition on September 28-29. Read more
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The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race is Just One Month Away!

by P3R
Get ready for Pittsburgh’s most anticipated fall tradition – register and save with a special flash sale! Read more
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25 motivational quotes to get you back in your running shoes

25 motivating quotes that will help get you to the start line. Read more
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The Great Race Launches “Highmark Bright Blue Futures Youth Racers” to Encourage Health and Wellness

by P3R
The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is launching a program to encourage children to run a summer community footrace and then receive free registration to The Great Race 5K in the fall. Read more

6 Tips from the Perfect Great Racers

Since the first race in 1977, the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race has become a favorite fall tradition for many. We’ve asked the Perfect Great Racers for their tips on how to make this year’s Great Race your best race so far! Read more
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A First-Timer's Guide to One GREAT Weekend

Seasoned Great Race vet Jeff Paladina walks first timers through what they can expect at their first-ever GREAT Race Read more
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An Allan Family Tradition

Kelly Allan and her children
by P3R
Kelly Allan's family toes the start line at the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race every year! Read more

Registration Opens for the 2023 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, Scheduled for Sept. 23-24

Registration for the 46th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the 28th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race will open on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. More than 10,000 are expected to cross the finish line. Read more

More than 7,000 Runners and Walkers Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Squirrel Hill runners Nick Wolk and Jennifer Bigham win 10K, and Clay Burnett and Jordan Hasay win 5K; participants from more than 35 states and six countries earned medals as they crossed the finish line in Point State Park Read more
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Road Closures Announced for 2022 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

More than 10,000 runners of all ages are expected for the “One GREAT Weekend” of events on September 24-25. Read more
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