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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.
GCXC “Conquer the Cold” Winter Challenge
Come join GCXC at their 3 most prestigious races this winter and “CONQUER THE COLD”!
- 19th Annual Frigid 5 Miler - Sunday, January 14, 2024 at North Park
- 48th Annual Spring Thaw - Saturday, February 24, 2024 at North Park
- 24th Annual Sean T. Smith Memorial Just A Short Run - Saturday, March 23, 2024
This unique challenge is not for the faint of heart. With the infamous Frigid 5 final hill; the Spring Thaw winter temps, and JASR’s famous mile 1 climb (back for the first time in 5 years in 2024), this challenge will surely bring out the best in runners of all abilities.
HOW DOES IT WORK
The challenge is simple. Sign up for all 3 events at once, pick your distances at each race, and you are registered for the challenge. And the best part is, YOU CREATE YOUR OWN CHALLENGE! There are 16 different combinations to choose from. Eat your heart out Burger King! Our runners can have it their way.
NOTE: ONLY RUNNERS WHO REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE USING THE CHALLENGE BUNDLE TILE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHALLENGE PERKS. Registering for each race separately does not qualify as the challenge.
WHAT DO I GET FOR COMPLETING THE CHALLENGE
All participants who complete the challenge will:
- Receive an exclusive, commemorative, GCXC “Conquer the Cold” Winter Challenge finishers medal at Just A Short Run on March 23, 2024.
- As seen above.
- Receive all individual race SWAG from Frigid 5, Spring Thaw, and Just A Short Run
- A commemorative 2024 Frigid 5, 3/4 sleeve raglan jersey and finishers medal
- A commemorative 2024 Spring Thaw embroidered winter hat, custom socks, and finishers medal
- A commemorative pair of 2024 Just A Short Run running shorts and a finishers medal
- Pay only one transaction fee (not three!) when registering and save money.
- Get huge kudos on your accomplishment from family, friends and fellow runners
- Experience immense pride as you conquer the winter chill, maintaining your training momentum as we head into spring 2024.
So what are you waiting for? Join the GCXC “Conquer the Cold” Winter Challenge and we will see you at kick off on January 14th at the Frigid 5 Miler!
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Directions
North Park Boathouse
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