The Big Run 5K

Be a part of something Big.

For the third year, Fleet Feet and Brooks will come together to host The Big Run. The annual nationwide 5K brings thousands of runners together on Global Running Day to do what we love most — run.

Last year, 16,000 runners logged 25,000 miles at more than 100 events in more than 20 states. Help us top that number this year. Why? Because we want to bring running to more communities; we want more people to set goals and meet them; we want more people to experience that feeling of accomplishment as they cross the finish line. Because running changes everything.

Where:

North Park Lodge

5000 North Ridge Drive, Allison Park PA 15101

Access North Ridge Drive from Pearce Mill Road across from the ice skating rink. Volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the parking lot.

When:

Global Running Day - Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Big Run 5K Run/Walk begins at 6:30 pm. Check in begins at 5:00 PM.

Post-run picnic food will be provided by your friends at Fleet Feet Pittsburgh!

Packet Pick up will be held at Fleet Feet Pittsburgh on the following days/times:

• Saturday, June 1: 10 AM - 5 PM
• Sunday, June 2: 12 PM - 5 PM
• Monday, June 3: 10 PM - 7 PM

Packet Pickup will also be available at North Park prior to the race at the check-in tent.

Fleet Feet Pittsburgh is located at 1751 N. Highland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

Oh, and did we mention there will be prizes? All results from certified, timed 5K races will funnel into a national leader board to determine the overall male and female winners as well as the fastest runners in each age group. Those winners will receive cash prizes.

But it's not just about winning — we will also recognize other runners with unique awards, including:

● Common Ground: Finish with the most common finish time for The Big Run, and we'll enter you into a drawing for something BIG!

● Middle of the Pack: We'll recognize the male and female who finish in the exact middle of all The Big Run results.

● Social Butterflies: We'll thank the two people with the most-engaged social media posts from The Big Run with some pretty sweet prizes. Include #thebigrun, @brooksrunning and @fleetfeet in the post to be eligible. Search #thebigrun on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see how our epic coast-to-coast running community celebrated at The Big Run last year.

Not sure where to begin? Visit Fleet Feet Pittsburgh to learn about our Big Commit: No Boundaries 5K training program. We're here to help!!

About Fleet Feet:

Committed to offering expert advice, intelligent products, personalized solutions, robust training programs, and 24/7 brand access at www.fleetfeet.com, each Fleet Feet location serves runners based on the belief that Running Changes Everything. #LetsGo.

About Brooks Running Company:

Brooks Running Company sells its performance footwear, apparel, sports bras and accessories in more than 50 countries worldwide. Brooks’ purpose is to inspire everyone to run and be active by creating innovative gear designed to keep runners running longer, farther and faster. This purpose is supported by Brooks’ Run Happy philosophy, a quest to celebrate and champion the sport of running and all runners everywhere. Founded 1914, Brooks is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and is headquartered in Seattle. Visit www.brooksrunning.com for more information or follow us on Twitter (@brooksrunning), Facebook (www.facebook.com/brooksrunning) and Instagram at (@brooksrunning).

Special thanks to our hydration partner, Nuun! 

Nuun is a company dedicated to keeping you as hydrated as humanly possible. Their drink tablets are fizzy, tasty and loaded with electrolytes that keep you healthy and hydrated! Plop, Fizz, Drink, Go! Visit nuunlife.com to learn more.

Directions to the Lodge at North Park:

From the North:

US 19 South to Church Road. Turn left onto PA 910 East for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Pearce Mill Road for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto North Ridge Drive across from the Ice Skating Rink. Signs will be posted, and volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the parking lot.

OR

Take 79 South to Exit 78-77 for PA-228/I-76 toward Cranberry. Turn right onto Franklin Road for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Warrendale Road for 0.7 miles, then continue straight onto Graham Road for 1.0 mile. Turn right onto Pearce Mill Road for 2.6 miles. Turn left onto North Ridge Drive across from the Ice Skating Rink. Signs will be posted, and volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the parking lot.

From the South:

Use 79 North to Exit 73 for PA-910 East/Wexford/Bayne Road. Continue on PA-910 East for 3.9 miles. Turn right onto Pearce Mill Road. Turn left onto North Ridge Drive across from the Ice Skating Rink. Signs will be posted, and volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the parking lot.

OR

Take 279 North to Exit 4 for US 19 North/McKnight Road. Continue on McKnight Road for 6.5 miles. Take the exit for Ignomar Road. Continue on Ignomar Road for 0.9 miles, then turn left onto Kummer Road. Immediate right onto Walter Road. Turn left onto Pearce Mill Road, then right onto North Ridge Drive across from the Ice Skating Rink. Signs will be posted, and volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the parking lot.