and ends on road while the middle two
miles are through wooded trails and grass
fields. Each year the race has grown, with
large trophies given to overall winners
and medals to top three in each age group.
Experience one of western PA’s top 5K
races!
Run Around the Square Race
Be Active
5K Bushy Run Trail Run/Walk
Date: July 15
Address: Bushy Run Battlefield,
1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette
Contact: ptarc.org/friends.html, or
724.744.2171, ext. 205
The Bushy Run Trail 5K Run & Walk
meanders through the scenic trails of
the beautiful, historical Bushy Run
Battlefield! Enjoy this challenging course
and race for prizes or walk for exercise
and fun! Visit the website for more
information.
Five Star Poker Run
Date: July 21
Time: Registration, 8:00 a.m.; event,
9:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
Address: Five Star Trail in Lynch
Field, Route 119, Greensburg
Contact: co.westmoreland.pa.us, or
724.830.3959
Proceeds benefit the Five Star Trail
and the Westmoreland Heritage Trail.
The Poker Run is two events in one!
Participants can choose a four-mile walk
or a 12-mile bike ride. Choose a playing
card from a deck of cards at each of
five checkpoints along the trail; at the
end of the event, each participant will
have assembled a full poker hand. The
top three poker hands for each event
will receive a trophy and a special prize
package! Visit the website for more
details.
Road to Trail 5K
Date: Aug. 11
Address: White Oak Park (Red
Wood Pavilion), McClintock Road,
McKeesport
Contact: trisignup.com/Race/
Register/?raceId=55765, or
[email protected]
The third annual Road to Trail 5K Run
and Walk will take place once again in
scenic White Oak Park. The race starts
Date: Aug. 25
Time: 5k Run, 9 a.m.; 1.5-Mile Run/
Walk, 8:15 a.m.
Address: Regent Square
Contact: runaroundthesquare.com
The purpose of this annual charity
event is to raise money to maintain,
promote and advance the betterment
of the Regent Square community. Run
Around the Square is staffed and run
entirely by volunteers. Visit the website to
register and for more information.
The Swissvale Mile
Date: June 23
Address: Dickson Elementary
School, 7301 Schoyer Avenue,
Swissvale
Contact: theswissvalemile.com, or
facebook.com/TheSwissvaleMile
The Swissvale Mile is a family fitness
event. Choose from a one-mile timed
race or a dog-friendly, family fun walk.
The Swissvale Mile is a 100-percent-
volunteer-organized event funded by
registrations, sponsors and donations. In
addition to supporting the community, it
is a fun way to get to know the neighbors
and neighborhood. Register online or
print the registration form on the website.
Summer
Performances
Delmont Movies in the Park
Dates: Summer Fridays (Visit the
website for exact dates.)
Address: Newhouse Park, Newhouse
Park Road, Delmont
Contact: facebook.com/pg/Delmont-
Recreation
Enjoy a free movie in the park this
summer courtesy of Delmont Parks and
Recreation. Weather permitting, movies
start at dusk. Check back each week to see
what’s on the big screen!
Gig on Main
Date: July 14
Address: Downtown Irwin
Contact: downtownirwin.com, or
724.515.2392
Main Street closes for the 2nd annual
Gig on Main! Three bands will be
performing under the arch. Beer garden
located on 4th Street (all IDs will be
checked). A $5 beer bracelet and beer
tickets are required to purchase beer (the
$5 donation goes toward helping the
IBPA create more amazing free events in
downtown Irwin). Food trucks from all
over will line the streets with delicious
eats! Visit the website for more details.
McKeesport Summer Concert
Series
Dates: Check the website for exact
dates and times.
Address: Lions Bandshell in
Renziehausen Park, Tulip Drive,
McKeesport
Contact: mckeesportbands.com
Join family, friends and neighbors
every Sunday evening for McKeesport
Concerts in the Park. This weekly
outdoor concert series is sponsored by
the City of McKeesport, the McKeesport
Lions Club and RAD. Visit the website
for the schedule of performances.
Monroeville Jazz Festival
Date: Aug. 18
Time: 2:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Address: Tall Trees Amphitheater –
Monroeville Community Park West,
2447 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville
Contact: monroevillefoundation.org,
or 412.856.1006
An annual festival aimed at enriching
the quality of life in Monroeville! The
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