Be a Part of History
The first big race of the Pittsburgh winter is back for its 51st incredible year. The Spring Thaw is the longest continuously run race in Pennsylvania; sign up today and become a part of history!
The Spring Thaw starts and finishes at North Park's iconic boathouse and follows counterclockwise loops around the lake with 5, 10, 15, and 20 mile race options. This race is a great training/test event for the Pittsburgh Marathon or any other spring race!
The GCXCPa Promise: give back with every race. We are proud to continue to support 412 Food Rescue.
Pick your Event
OPEN 4 Person x 5 Miles Relay
RUN CLUB 4 Person x 5 Miles Relay
Thaw Highlights
Giving Back to our Community
Miles for your body and your soul.
Warm Up with NovaCare
Dynamic warm up with Sports Training professionals at NovaCare before the race.
Post-Race Soup
Start your recovery with some tasty soup!
10am Start - All Events
Who wants to start in the dark? Not us!
Pacers!
Pacers get you to your goals and cheer you on along the way.
Not Just Thaw - Conquer the Cold
Conquer the Cold recognizes the incredible effort we make to train through the winter: frigid temps, icy roads, and questionable decisions.
This unique challenge is not for the faint of heart, but it will get you to your spring goals whether you like it or not. Test your fitness on the infamous Frigid 5 final hill, your perseverance in the Spring Thaw's winter temps, and your strength at Just a Short Run's famous mile 1 climb. This challenge brings out the best in runners of all abilities!
Why not join us?
Run all three:
- 22nd Annual Frigid 5 Miler - Sunday, January 10, 2027 at North Park
- 51st Annual Spring Thaw - Saturday, February 27, 2027 at North Park
- 27th Annual Sean T. Smith Memorial Just A Short Run - Saturday, March 27, 2027
Picture Yourself Here!
Any questions? Contact us today!
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