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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

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

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

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

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

Registration Now Open for the 2022 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Registration is now open for the 45th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 27th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race. More than 10,000 are expected to cross the finish line in historic Point State Park at this year's events. Read more

Nearly 7,500 Runners Return to Live Start Line for 44th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Nick Wolk breaks 5K record and is the first-ever participant in race history to win both the 10K and 5K races. Nina Zarina wins the 10K and Lisa Burnett wins the 5K. Read more

10 Facts You Should Know About 5Ks and 10Ks

The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race is officially next month! As the excitement grows for the Great Race’s return to a live start line, let’s take a look at ten facts about the Great Race 5K and 10K. Read more

Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Offers First-Ever One GREAT Challenge

by P3R
Runners can now participate in both the 5K and 10K options with the first-ever virtual Great Race. Read more

Registration Now Open for 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

by P3R
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

Local Runners Alex Archer and Jennifer Bigham Win 42nd Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

by P3R
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

Road Closures Announced for 2019 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race and Dollar Bank Junior Great Race

by P3R
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

Registration Opens on Jan. 22 for 2019 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

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

2018 Great Race Weekend Road Closure Information

by P3R
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

Local Runners Jennifer Bigham, Jim Spisak Eye Third Titles at 2018 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

by P3R
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