McCandless Bday 5K
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Allison Park, PA
- 10301 Pearce Mill Rd., 15101
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Celebrate America and McCandless's birthdays with a festive, family-friendly run or walk at North Park on July 4th.
- Fun
- Festive
Fun
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners
Join a family-friendly 5K run/walk, 1-mile run/walk, and kid's dash at North Park's Boathouse this July 4th. This event celebrates two special birthdays: America's independence and McCandless. It's a welcoming way to enjoy the holiday, with a training program available for those new to the 5K distance.
What to expect
- A welcoming 5K run/walk, 1-mile run/walk, and a fun kid's dash.
- Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere at North Park's Boathouse.
- A 5K training program is offered for new runners.
Standout details
- Dual birthday celebration (America & McCandless)
- Family-friendly 5K, 1-mile, and kid's dash
- 5K training program available
- Held at North Park’s Boathouse
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $29.79
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $40.46
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 50 Yards
Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $13.78
Opens Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
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The course
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From the organizer
We're celebrating another lap around the sun!
Early bird registration opens on March 11 for the July 4th Bday 5k! Join us at North Park’s Boathouse for a family friendly 5k run/walk, 1-mile run/walk and kid’s dash. We’ll be celebrating two birthdays- America and McCandless!
Not a runner yet? We’re doing a 5k training with Appalachian Running Company starting in May! For more info, visit www.townofmccandless.org .
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