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THE RACE

This 5 Mile cross country trail race in North Park starts and ends near the Grant Pavilion on Wildwood Rd. near the intersection of Babcock Blvd. in McCandless, PA. The challenging full race course winds its way along hilly dirt roads and unpaved trails. It is known for a tough hill at about the half mile mark and the winding trail on single tract trails before looping back on wider trails towards the finish line.

 

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CO-ED TEAM COMPETITION

We encourage the 5 Mile race participants to form coed teams for an added challenge. Teams can be made up of 3-5 people and must include at least one male and one female. The fastest male and female time will score along with one additional time, either male or female.

 

All team members must be individually registered for the race and will be eligible for individual awards. There will be no cost for a team captain to register this year, just indicate team names and members on your registration .

THE SHIRT

VOLUNTEERS

Participants registering prior to October 17 can order a shirt for $5. There will be no 2025 shirts offered after 9/17. There will be some shirts from past years offered for $5 0n race day. Shirt and race packet pick up at Grant Shelter Friday, Nov 10 from 5:30-7:00PM and on the day of the race from 8:15 to 9:15 AM.

FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY NO DOGS, STROLLERS OR HEADPHONES ARE ALLOWED ON THE FULL 5 MILE RACECOURSE
 

Race day volunteers are needed to help with registration, finish line and course support. No experience is required. All volunteers will receive a race shirt. Please send your name and contact information to ocdirections@verizon.net if interested.

All proceeds from this race will go directly towards providing emergency day care for families in the greater Pittsburgh area.

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