HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’ S YOUTH TRIATHLON
When: July 18 Where: North Park Pool, South Ridge Drive, Allison Park For more info: kidstriathlon. org
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’ s Youth Triathlon is for young athletes ages 7 – 15. Participants must be able to swim, bike, and run on their own. They will receive a t-shirt to tie-dye, as well as a medal upon finishing. Trophies will be awarded to the top three boy and girl finishers in each age bracket. Registration is required.
NORTH BOROUGHS 5K AND WALK
When: August 8 Where: Greenstone Methodist Church, 939 California Avenue, Avalon For more info: nhco. org
Support North Hills Community Outreach and the Northgate cross country team at this year’ s North Boroughs 5K!
RICH-MAR ROTARY SCHOOLYARD 5K RUN AND 1-MILE WALK
When: June 20 Where: Mars Middle School, 1775 Three Degree Road, Mars For more info: runsignup. com / race / pa / mars / schoolyardrunwalk
The money raised from this event will honor past Rotarians Mary Lord and Bob Ulz and support two scholarships: one for a Pine-Richland High School student and one for a Mars High School student with additional proceeds going toward the YASU organization( Young Adult Survivors United).
SEWICKLEY CLASSIC 5K RUN AND FESTIVAL
When: May 16 Where: War Memorial Park, 5 Blackburn Road, Sewickley For more info: runsignup. com
This new spring tradition is built around running, walking and bringing people together in the heart of Sewickley. It will feature a scenic, fast 5K road race through the village, as well as additional run and walk options, youth activities and a post-race community festival.
TWILIGHT 5K & 1-MILE FUN RUN / WALK
When: July 24 Where: St. Conrad Campus and Butler Farm Show Grounds, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler For more info: allsaintsbutler. org / 5k
Proceeds of the event will benefit All Saints Parish and the Sarah Kasunic / Emily Leyland Scholarship at Butler Catholic School. This run / walk is great for both competitive and casual runners as well as walkers.
FESTIVALS AND FUN IN THE BURGH
3 RIVERS COMICON 2026
When: June 6 & 7 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: 3riverscomicon. com
This family-friendly event brings a variety of comics, books and collectibles to life. There will be more than 200 artists, vendors and other guests at this year’ s Comicon.
BLOOMFIELD LITTLE ITALY DAYS
When: August 13 – 16 Where: Liberty Avenue( from Ella to Gross St.), Bloomfield For more info: littleitalydays. com
Bring your appetite to one of the region’ s largest heritage festivals! Expect lots of music and food, games, and activities for the kids among the unique shops and fine restaurants. This four-day event will have three packed stages with more than 30 acts.
THE DOLLAR BANK THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL
When: June 5 – 7 and 11 – 14 Where: Arts Landing, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: traf. trustarts. org
A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, this is a celebration of the arts unlike any other. World-class, multidisciplinary performing and visual arts attractions are free and open to everyone. The outdoor festival features live music, performance, and visual art as well as a large artisan market.
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