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Nick Wolk and Jennifer Bigham Reign Supreme at 47th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Wolk earned his fourth consecutive title, while Bigham won the race for the sixth time; more than 8,000 took on the 5K and 10K courses and earned medals as they crossed the finish line in Point State Park Read more

The Great Race Launches “Highmark Bright Blue Futures Youth Racers” to Encourage Health and Wellness

by P3R
The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is launching a program to encourage children to run a summer community footrace and then receive free registration to The Great Race 5K in the fall. Read more

An Allan Family Tradition

Kelly Allan and her children
by P3R
Kelly Allan's family toes the start line at the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race every year! Read more

Registration Opens for the 2023 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, Scheduled for Sept. 23-24

Registration for the 46th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the 28th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race will open on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. More than 10,000 are expected to cross the finish line. Read more

Registration Now Open for the 2022 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Registration is now open for the 45th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 27th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race. More than 10,000 are expected to cross the finish line in historic Point State Park at this year's events. Read more

Nearly 7,500 Runners Return to Live Start Line for 44th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Nick Wolk breaks 5K record and is the first-ever participant in race history to win both the 10K and 5K races. Nina Zarina wins the 10K and Lisa Burnett wins the 5K. Read more

10 Facts You Should Know About 5Ks and 10Ks

The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race is officially next month! As the excitement grows for the Great Race’s return to a live start line, let’s take a look at ten facts about the Great Race 5K and 10K. Read more

Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Offers First-Ever One GREAT Challenge

by P3R
Runners can now participate in both the 5K and 10K options with the first-ever virtual Great Race. Read more

Registration Now Open for 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

by P3R
More than 16,000 participants expected for One Great Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 26-27; Pittsburgh’s largest fall race has become a beloved tradition for local runners Read more

Local Runners Alex Archer and Jennifer Bigham Win 42nd Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

by P3R
At the 42nd running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, Alex Archer, 24, from Sewickley and Jennifer Bigham, 38, from Pittsburgh were the 10K champions in 30:49 and 34:02, respectively. Read more

Road Closures Announced for 2019 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race and Dollar Bank Junior Great Race

by P3R
P3R announced street closures related to the 2019 Dollar Bank Junior Great Race & Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, scheduled for September 28-29. One of Pittsburgh’s longest-running races, this year’s weekend of events will feature Read more

Registration Opens on Jan. 22 for 2019 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Are you ready to secure your spot for the second edition of One Great Weekend? If you are among the first to register, you will save big! Mark your calendars now for Jan. 22 when online registration opens. Read more

2018 Great Race Weekend Road Closure Information

by P3R
P3R announced street closures related to the 2018 Dollar Bank Junior Great Race and Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, scheduled for September 29-30. This is the first time in the history of the races Read more

Local Runners Jennifer Bigham, Jim Spisak Eye Third Titles at 2018 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

by P3R
PITTSBURGH (September 24, 2018) – Defending Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race champion Jennifer Bigham and two-time race champion Jim Spisak are ready to capture another crown at the 41st annual event on Sunday, Sept. 30. Each will be aiming for his or her third win in the 10K race. Read more

For First Time, Dollar Bank Junior Great Race Same Weekend as Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

by P3R
For the first time in over 20 years, the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race will be held on the same weekend as the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. This year’s Junior Great Race is scheduled for Sat, Sept 29, when kids ages 12 & younger can participate in the one-mile Family Fun Run. Read more

Mueller, Bigham Win 40th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

Burnett, Bower 5K champions; Domos wins Handcycle Division; 40th edition draws 12,000 5K and 10K entrants; All 21 Perfect Great Racers successfully complete 40th race Read more

Street Closures for 40th Running of Richard. S. Caliguiri Great Race

PITTSBURGH, PA (September 22, 2017) - The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety and Office of Special Events have announced the following street closures on Sunday, September 24, 2017, for the 40th running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. Read more

City of Pittsburgh Partners with Pittsburgh Marathon Organizers for 40th Anniversary of Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race

The City of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce a partnership with Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. (P3R) to produce the 2017 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race and Dollar Bank Junior Great Race. Read more