Back and Better Than Ever! What’s the Point .5k registration is OPEN!

Sep 20

Our race for the rest of us on Saturday, October 1st is set to begin at 1:00 PM, rain or shine.

The “Trash Dash” is planned for 11:00 AM to tidy up the park before the race.

The 546-yard entertainment-filled .5K “race” for all ages celebrates George Westinghouse’s 176th birthday and Westinghouse Park’s designation as an arboretum. Event features include:

A midpoint carbo-loading doughnut station sponsored by Dana’s Bakery
That’s the Point Lifetime Achievement award presented in honor of Joe Simmons, founder of Dana’s Bakery
Live music to lift your spirits on the “difficult” course
Yoga mats and nap station (for physically exhausted runners)
Bananas and coffee provided by East End Food Co-Op to restore energy before, during and after, the big “race”
A giant puppet dance party.
Activities with Pittsburgh CitiParks Arts in the Parks
Clean air station with GASP and Breathe Project
Zero waste stations with Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC)
Water station provided by PWSA

Costumes are welcome and encouraged, as are four-legged participants (must be on a leash).

All ages are welcome to this Age-Friendly event and there will be trophies for infant, toddler, kid, adult, and older adult divisions as well as the most memorable finish, craziest costume and best four-legged participant.

COVID-19 precautions will be taken and updates will be sent through our website and social media channels.