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2026 FAAP Fall Classic , North Park

Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Gibsonia, PA
North Park Harmar Pavillion, South Ridge Drive, 15044
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run scenic fall trails in North Park, earn a handmade bamboo medal, and support an orphanage in the Philippines.

  • Scenic
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Discover the 19th annual FAAP Fall Classic, a cross-country race and walk set on the scenic trails of North Park near Pittsburgh. Enjoy the beauty of Western Pennsylvania's fall foliage as you navigate a partly hilly, grass course. This event offers 20K, 10K, and 5K distances, welcoming runners and walkers to participate. Beyond the challenge, your involvement directly supports an orphanage in the Philippines, making each step meaningful. Look forward to unique handmade bamboo medals and a folk dancing performance at the finish.

What to expect

  • * Run or walk a classic cross-country course on the beautiful, partly hilly trails of North Park.
  • * Experience the vibrant fall foliage of Western Pennsylvania.
  • * Receive a unique handmade bamboo medal and enjoy a folk dancing performance at the finish.

Standout details

  • Benefits orphanage in the Philippines
  • Handmade bamboo medal awards
  • Folk dancing performance
  • Cross-country trails with fall foliage

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sun, Oct 4, 10:15 AM EDT · From $33.05

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

  • 10K

    Sun, Oct 4, 9:30 AM EDT · From $38.35

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

  • 20K

    Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $48.95

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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Steady Effort

Mixed surface + hills

The course

  • Mixed
  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

For the race utilize the north Park swimming pool parking area. Race is located at Harmar Pavilion.

About the event A classic cross country Race/Walk set on the trails of beautiful North Park near Pittsburgh. Partly on the Rachel Carson Trail and run at the beginning of foliage for the fall in Western Pennsylvania! This will be the 19th YEAR!!! of racing and helping to benefit an orphanage in the Philippines. Handmade bamboo medal awards. Folk dancing performance at end!

Race Start Times 20k @ 8:00 am 10k @ 9:30 am 5k @ 10:15 am

Race starts and ends at the North Harmar Pavilion.

There is no race participant parking at the Harmar Pavilion.

For the race utilize the North Park Swimming Pool parking lot and take a short walk (0.10 ~ 0.25 mile) to the Harmar Pavilion.

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