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36th RUNNING OF “THE GREAT RACE” SET
FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

CAP OF 15,500 RUNNERS/WALKERS FOR 2013 RACE: “EARLY BIRD” DISCOUNT OFFERED TO FIRST 6,000 TO REGISER

Runners – and walkers – will take to the streets of Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 29, for the 36th running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Great Race, established in 1977 as a 10K race by the late Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri, has grown to include the 5K run/walk, running clinic, two-day exposition and children’s race.

In 2013 The Great Race introduces a cap of 15,500 participants: 10,000 in 10K and 5,500 in 5K run/fitness walk.

IMPORTANT
Given that the 10K and 5K races are now capped individually, it is important that you select the race you intend to run when registering. While we are able to allow runners who register for the 10K to switch down to the 5K, we can no longer allow runners who registered for the 5K to switch up to the 10K. If you select the 5K when you register, you cannot switch to the 10K. Registrants who wish to switch down from the 10K to the 5K must do so in writing, and the requests can only be granted if 5K spots are still available.

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