Events

Great for everyone!

5K

8:30AM EDT - 2:00PM EDT
A USATF Three Rivers Grand Prix Event!

8.1 Mile

8:30AM EDT - 2:00PM EDT
The Perfect Marathon Training Event

Half Marathon

8:30AM EDT - 2:00PM EDT
The Ultimate Challenge!

30K

8:30AM EDT - 2:00PM EDT

Place

North Park Boathouse

Description

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.  Please join us in helping to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

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 also 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.  Help us continue the generosity of the event and sign up early.

 

RACE SWAG

SHORTS ARE BACK

We are excited that in 2023, all participants will receive a custom pair of Just A Short Run commemorative shorts.   

 

SIZING NOTE: 

  • Be sure to click the sizing chart link when registering to order the proper size for yourself.   
  • THERE ARE NO EXCHANGES at packet pick up or race day if you order the wrong size.

USATF 2023 WINTER GRAND PRIX

GCXC is proud to partner with USATF Three Rivers on their 2022-2023 Winter Grand Prix.   USATF Three Rivers is the local chapter of USA Track & Field.  The Grand Prix will score points for USATF Three Rivers members and they will be eligible for unique prizes at the end of the series.   The series is open to all USATF Three Rivers members.  This years events include:

For information about USATF Three Rivers and all they do, please click the link below.

For information on USATF member benefits, please click the link below.

AGE GROUPS and AWARDS

AGE GROUP AWARDS

Top 3 overall Male and Female in all races as well as the following age groups:

  • 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
  • First masters male and female in all races.
  • No duplication.  i.e. you win in overall or masters division, than you are not eligible for age group prize.  Allows more people to win.

Per current USATF guidelines, top 3 overall placements are based on gun time. 
Age group awards will be based on chip time.

TIMING AND RESULTS

We will once again use ChronoTrack Live electronic timing from GCXC Race Timing & Management.   Finish times will be available online as soon as you finish at the finish kiosks and will be posted on www.gcxcracing.com/results

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

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