2026 Just A Short Run

The 2026 Just A Short Run is set to take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Allison Park, United States. The event is part of the USATF Three Rivers Grand Prix and features a loop-based course with closed roads on Lakeshore Drive. The race will take place in the Pittsburgh, PA / North Park area, with course references to Lakeshore Drive, Pearce Mill Road, Tennis Court Road, and a boathouse lot. The expected weather for the event date in Allison Park is partly cloudy with a high of 53°F and a low of 37°F, with light winds from the northwest. Participants can expect a well-organized road race with multiple distance options, including a 5K, 8.1 mile, half marathon, and 30K, all with specific course rules and time limits.

What distances are available for this event?

• →5K
• →8.1 mile
• →Half Marathon
• →30K

How much does registration cost?

• →5K: $45.00
• →8.1 mile: $60.00
• →Half Marathon: $70.00
• →30K: $75.00

What are the start and end times for the event?

• →All race distances start at 8:35 AM EDT
• →The 30K starts at 8:30 AM EDT
• →The event ends at 2:00 PM EDT for all race distances

What is the registration deadline for the event?

• →Registration closes on March 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT for all race distances

What is the course structure for the event?

• →The course is loop-based with a final 5-mile loop structure for longer distances
• →The 5K, 8.1 mile, and half marathon start 1/2 mile from the finish line up Tennis Court Road
• →The 30K has a separate start at the finish line area, exiting the boathouse lot onto Pearce Mill Road, taking a left turn up and over a hill, then merging with the rest of the field at approximately 0.7 miles
• →All four race distances share the same finish line

What are the road conditions for the event?

• →The course runs on closed roads, specifically Lakeshore Drive

What is the critical navigation tip for the event?

• →Participants are advised to "RUN THE TANGENTS" on Lakeshore Drive. The course is measured by the shortest legal path (tangents). If participants run with the curve of the road, they will run longer than the official distance

What are the mile markers like for the event?

• →Mile markers are accurate for 5K, 8.1 mile, and half marathon
• →For the 30K, participants must add 0.5 miles to every marker reading (e.g., when you see "Mile 1," you are actually at 1.5 miles for the 30K distance)

What are the course time limits for the event?

• →The total course open time is 4 hours
• →Half Marathon participants must maintain a 18:18 min/mile pace and must enter the final 5-mile loop by 2 hours 29 minutes after start
• →30K participants must maintain a 12:55–13:20 min/mile pace and must begin the final 5 miles by 2 hours 54 minutes after start (or by 11:25 AM)
• →Participants who miss the last-loop cutoff will receive a "DNF" in official results but may continue running unsupported (no aid or timing)

What is the course map for each distance?

• →5K: View Course Map ↗
• →8.1 Mile: View Course Map ↗
• →Half Marathon: View Course Map ↗
• →30K: View Course Map ↗

What should participants know about the start location for the 30K?

• →The 30K start location differs from the other three distances. Participants should review the map specific to their race distance before race day.