Just A Short Run

Allison Park, PA | Saturday, March 28, 2026Registration OpenCharity / Cause

Founded in 2001 to honor Sean T. Smith, who lost his battle with leukemia in 1995, Just A Short Run has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars to benefit local charities working to eradicate leukemia and blood-borne cancers. In 2025, we recommitted to Sean's legacy, launching a partnership with Cancer Bridges to help people diagnosed with cancer and their families and to support networks that help them navigate their cancer journey. In 2026, we are proud to continue this partnership! Race founder, Kevin Smith (brother of Sean), along with the GCXC Race Timing Team, running friends and family from the former Elite Runners & Walkers run shop, along with a small army of volunteers from local youth groups, will help transform North Park into the course(s) for Just A Short Run. Back in its prime spot on the fourth Saturday in March, Just A Short Run is the perfect event to test your fitness or as your goal race. With distances of 5K, 8.1 Miles, 1/2 Marathon & 30K, this event will be your perfect spring marathon tune-up event and regularly draws runners from 30-40 states hoping to prepare for Pittsburgh's hilly terrain. No matter why you run, this race is about much more than the run. The Just a Short Run community is vibrant, generous, and strong. If you're already a part of it, welcome back. If you're new, we can't wait to share the miles with you. Race Start : 8:30am Course limit : 4hours

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

REFERRAL (REWARDS) PROGRAM

RACE SWAG and MEDAL

AWARDS and Age Group Recognition

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
3.1 Miles	$35.00	Sep 7	Sep 21
	$40.00	Sep 22	Dec 31
	$35.00	Jan 1	Jan 1
	$40.00	Jan 2	Mar 15
	$45.00	Mar 16	Mar 28
8.1 Miles	$45.00	Sep 7	Sep 21
	$55.00	Sep 22	Dec 31

Interested in this race?

PACKET PICK UP

Due to the large number of people participating, and the limited amount of parking near the start/finish line - WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PRE RACE PACKET PICK UP . Pre Race Packet Pick Up: March 24, 25, 26 Tuesday, March 24th 11am - 2pm Cancer Bridges, 2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh Stop by to pick up your packet and see where our charity partner does incredible work for our neighbors impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Parking is available across the street or on the street in front of the building. We

PARKING & DROP OFF

Primary parking for this event is at the Noth Park Pool Lot . Pearce Mill Road will be CLOSED starting at 7:30am - This includes street parking. Shuttles will begin to run between the pool lot and the Rose Barn at 6:30am. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING AND ARRIVING EARLY! The parking rules in the park are set by Allegheny County and are in place primarily for runner and park-goer safety. Since they are gracious enough to host us, it is imperative that we follow the rules and abide by ALL race