Labor Day 5K Classic

Race Overview

The 44th annual Labor Day 5K Classic is the fastest 5k race in Western Pennsylvania. Hundreds of personal records have been set on this course. The course is a point-to-point course beginning at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park and follows the streets of Washington, PA to finish near the Alpine Club Lanes building at 735 Jefferson Avenue. The course has a net elevation drop of over 350 feet start to finish and will be electronically chip-timed.

Age Groups

There are many age groups for both runners and walkers:

Runners (Male and Female)

• Age 11 and under:
• Age 12-15: 12-15
• Age 16-24:
• Age 25-29:
• Age 30-34:
• Age 35-39:
• Age 40-44:
• Age 45-49:
• Age 50-54:
• Age 55-59:
• Age 60-69:
• Age 70+

Walkers (Male and Female)

• Age 12 and under:
• Age 13-19:
• Age 20-29:
• Age 30-39:
• Age 40-49:
• Age 50-59:
• Age 60+

Registration Details

• Shirts: Shirts guaranteed to all who pre-register by 8/16/2026
• Stroller Policy: If you are planning to run or walk with a child in a stroller and/or carrier you must register as a participant. The child cannot register as a participant.
• Waiver Requirement: Per our insurance, if you are participating with a stroller and/or carrier, the parent and/or legal guardian MUST sign a waiver for the child/children in that stroller and/or carrier.
• Tag Placement: After waiver is signed and submitted, you must visibly place tag(s) given to you on the stroller and/or carrier. Please sign the waiver the day of the race.

Important Note

Failure to comply may result in disqualification of that parent and/or legal guardian that is a registered participant in the race.