North Park Half Marathon

RACE AT THE LAKE

On January 10th, experience the simple beauty of Western Pennsylvania's most popular running location - North Park! Starting from the Boathouse, this paved road course consists of two lake loops plus an out-and-back. After the race, be sure to stick around for refreshments and don't forget to check out North Park's must-see attractions including Gravity Hill and the Fountain of Youth! See you on Saturday, January 10th! 

Early Packet Pickup

Kat’s Coffee House (617 Warrendale Rd. Gibsonia, PA 15044)

• Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Race Start - 9:00 am on Tennis Court Rd. by the Pickleball Courts.

Event Swag

• Beautifully-designed Finisher Medal
• 100% Polyester Long Sleeve Performance Shirt

Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup (Recommended) 
  
  • TBA
• Race Day - TBA

Restrooms & Aid Stations

Portable restrooms will be placed near the start/finish area and along the course.
Aid Stations with sports drink, water, fruit snacks, granola bars, and first aid kits will be available along the course.  Aid stations will be located at miles 1.5, 4, 5, 6.5, 9, 10.1, 11.6.

Awards

Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Open & Masters Finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over. Awards will be based on gun time.

Male

1:07:39.85 - Will Loevner (Allison Park, PA) 2024

Female

1:26:19.07 - Julia Urban (Mount Pleasant, PA) 2024

Male Masters

1:23:20.95 - Seth Jenny (Grove City, PA) 2024

Female Masters

1:29:19.57 - Angela Jenny (Grove City, PA) 2024

• Would you recommend trail running shoes or road running shoes? - Road running shoes
• Is there a course time limit? - Yes, participants in the Half Marathon must complete the course by 1:00 PM.
• Is there an awards ceremony? - No. Awards will be handed out as you finish.
• Can I walk? - Absolutely, as long as you can finish the race in the given course time limit.
• Will there be race day registration? - Yes. Online only.
• Are pets allowed? - No.
• Are strollers allowed? - No.

Hotels (distance from start/finish)

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh North/McCandless Crossing (3.9 miles)
  • Take Providence Blvd to Babcock Blvd
  • Turn left onto Babcock Blvd
  • Continue on Kummer Rd. Take Walter Rd to Tennis Ct Rd
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh / McCandless (5.2 miles)
  • Head north toward McKnight Rd
  • Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto McKnight Rd
  • Take the exit toward Hampton/North Pk
  • Slight right onto Ingomar Rd
  • Turn left onto Kummer Rd
  • Turn right onto Walter Rd
  • Turn right onto Tennis Ct Rd
• Hampton Inn Pittsburgh/ Wexford-Sewickley (6.6 miles)
  • Head northwest toward Wexford Bayne Rd
  • Turn right onto Wexford Bayne Rd
  • Continue onto PA-910 E/Wexford Rd
  • Turn right onto Pearce Mill Rd
  • Turn right onto Walter Rd
  • Turn left onto Tennis Ct Rd
• Quality Inn & Suites (7.1 miles)
  • Head east toward State Hwy 8 S
  • Turn right toward State Hwy 8 S
  • Turn right onto State Hwy 8 S
  • Turn right onto Wildwood Rd
  • Turn right onto Babcock Blvd
  • Turn left onto Pearce Mill Rd
  • Turn left onto Walter Rd
  • Turn left onto Tennis Ct Rd
• Staybridge Suites Pittsburgh-Cranberry Township (8.2 miles)
  • Head southeast on Brush Creek Rd toward Ericsson Dr
  • Sharp left onto Warrendale Bayne Rd
  • Continue onto Warrendale Rd/Warrendale Bakerstown Rd
  • Continue straight onto Graham Rd
  • Turn right onto Pearce Mill Rd
  • Turn right onto Walter Rd
  • Turn left onto Tennis Ct Rd

Airports

• Pittsburgh International Airport - PIT - (31.7 miles)
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - CLE - (123 miles)