Thursday, December 24th, 2026
W. General Robinson St., Pittsburgh PA
5K
About this race
The Christmas Eve 5k is back! All event participants will receive a Christmas themed finisher medal and a long sleeve race shirt! There will be hot chocolate, cookies, and more post-race refreshments for all! Start your celebration for the best holiday of the year with this family fun event! Runners & walkers welcome. Strollers are permitted. Age based pricing available during checkout. Don't miss out on this Christmas celebration!
Location: North Shore by PNC Park
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over. Only In-Person racers will be eligible for awards.
Early Packet Pickup (highly recommended) is at Public Lands in Cranberry (1000 Cranberry Square Dr Ste D, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066).
Friday - Dec. 19 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday - Dec. 20 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday - Dec. 21 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monday - Dec. 22 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday - Dec. 23 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
There will be limited race day packet pickup available from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM by the start/finish area on the North Shore by PNC Park. We recommend you pick up your packet early to avoid long lines on race day.
Virtual race packets will be mailed and will not be available at in person packet pickup.
For more information and registration, visit the official race page: The Christmas Eve 5k.
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