FRICK PARK RACE 4: The Last One
About
Join us for the final installment of our 4-part race series through the trails of Pittsburgh’s largest municipal park - Frick Park.
Year 2 of the Frick Park Trail Race Series is finally here! We couldn't contain our excitement for 2025, which is why it's a Spring Series and not a Summer Series. It was just so darn hot in July. Don't worry, we will likely double up this year with a mini fall series or weekend race in September or October.
Race Dates/Times
- Race #1 Wednesday, April 30th 6:00pm
- Race #2 Wednesday, May 7th 6:00pm
- Race #3 Wednesday, May 14th 6:30pm
- Race #4 Wednesday, May 21st 6:30pm
Each race is roughly 5-6 miles in length. Races 1, 2 and 4 will be traditional races, whereas Race #3 (May 14th) will be an orienteering-themed event. Think scavenger hunt with checkpoints and no set course.
There will be 1 aid station out there (halfway through) near the Frick Lower Parking Lot with gels, water and small snacks.
We'll have prizes for Top 3 Men, Women and Non-Binary. Yes, juicy watermelon will be on hand. Hopefully a food truck, too!
Race shirts will be provided to all registrants this year. You only receive 1 race throughout the series, although anyone who signs up for the whole series receives a special item at our final race. T-shirt design will be unveiled March 1st, 2025. This year's design crafted by the super talented Tara Banatwala.
Race Schedule for Week 1 (April 30th) and Week 2 (May 7th)
- 4:30pm-5:45pm Bib pickup at the Paper + Dirt bookshop, 7105 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- 5:50pm >>>> Meet at 7300 Reynolds Street (across from Frick Museum entrance and next to Frick Lawn Bowling Courts)
- 5:55pm >>>> Course description and pre-race announcements
- 6:00pm >>>> You’re off!
Race Schedule for Week 3 (May 14th) and Week 4 (May 21st)
- 5pm-615pm Bib pickup at the Paper + Dirt bookshop, 7105 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- 6:20pm >>> Meet at 7300 Reynolds Street (across from Frick Museum entrance and next to Frick Lawn Bowling Courts)
- 6:25pm >>>> Course description and pre-race announcements
- 6:30pm >>>> You’re off!
Locations
Packet Pick-Up: 7105 Reynolds Street. Paper + Dirt. Directly to the right of Frick Park Market and across the street from Sterrett Classical Academy/Middle School.
Start/Finish Area
The grassy area between the Frick Park Lawn Bowling Courts (7300 Reynolds Street) and the Reynolds Street Gatehouse Entrance. Directly across the street from the Frick Museum Reynolds Street entrance.
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Register
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Registration Closes May 21, 2025RACE 4: 5-MILE SPEEDUpcoming Price Increase$25Wednesday, May 21, 20256:30 PMThe Grand Finale - May 21st 6:30pm at Frick Park
Series Passes
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Series Pass
Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Frick Park Trail Race Series. A four-part, midweek trail race series of moderate distance at one epic city park. The race series is hosted by Paper & Dirt, a bookshop with a serious running problem.
You can sign-up for individual races or the whole series pass for a nice discount.
Photos courtesy of Jacob Pesci. 2025 design by Tara Banatwala.
The four race dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, April 30th 2025
- Wednesday, May 7th 2025
- Wednesday, May 14th 2025 (Orienteering)
- Wednesday, May 21st 2025
If we missed anything, please email us at hello@paper-dirt.com for questions on registration, race prep and pricing.
Series pass includes:
● FRICK PARK RACE 1: 5-MILE SPEED (Opening Night)
● FRICK PARK RACE #2 (Designed by Lucas Marsak)
● FRICK PARK RACE 3: ORIENTEERING
● FRICK PARK RACE 4: The Last One