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REMINDER: Register Now for Run Around the Square

Don't miss this race!

Registration is open for the 30th Anniversary Run Around the Square, to be held Saturday, August 25.  

The 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K Run at 9 a.m.   

Register at runaroundthesquare.com or go directly to the registration website at http://www.active.com/running/pittsburgh-pa/run-around-the-square-2012.  

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  • There will be *no* race day registration again this year for either race.  
  • The 5K will be capped at 1,500 participants and limited to online registration only.   
  • Registration will close at midnight, Wednesday August 22 or at 1,500 registrants - whichever comes first.
  • You can register for the 1.5 mile Fun Run/Walk online or with a paper application which can be printed from the website or picked up at area businesses (in mid-June). Registration will close at midnight, Wednesday August 22. THERE WILL BE NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION FOR THE 1.5 MILE FUN RUN/WALK DURING PACKET PICKUP.   YOUR REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAIL OR ONLINE NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22.
  • Dogs can participate in the 1.5 mile Fun Run/Walk only, but must be leashed and have a handler.
  • All participants will receive a race T-Shirt at packet pickupand sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no pre-ordering specific sizes) and dogs will receive bandanas.
  • Packet pickup will be held again at Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15218 at the following times:
    • Thursday August 23 and Friday August 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday August 25 from 7 a.m. until 15 minutes prior to the start of each race.

Hope you join us again for this very enjoyable and worthwhile event!    Please check out the website at runaroundthesquare.com for further information.


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