It's Global Running Day, here's where to run in Pittsburgh all summer long

Wednesday is Global Running Day, a day that encourages people to get out and go for a run worldwide.

Global Running Day’s beginning

The holiday began in the United States as National Running Day in 2009. It continues to promote being physically active and the benefits of running for exercise and fun.

According to the World Health Organization more than a quarter of the adult population aren’t getting enough physical activity.

WHO also reports that maintaining an exercise routine can have a significant influence on a persons physical health. Exercise can improve muscular and cardio-respiratory fitness, bone and functional health. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancer and depression.

Today, participants can register through the Global Running Day site to share their runs and be a part of the day. Other fitness companies like Lululemon, Strava and Nike are hosting events to promoting the day.

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Tom Cruise also recognized the day with a tweet, nodding to his “Mission Impossible” character that frequently runs long distances when he’s out in the field.

Running in #MissionImpossible movies since 1996. #GlobalRunningDay pic.twitter.com/woQKYQ20ia

— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) June 7, 2023

5Ks, fun runs and marathons for Pittsburgh runners

June

• Petite Track Meet, open track meet, 6-10 p.m., June 23, , Schenley Park, more info.
• IngRUN, 5K, 9 a.m., June 24, Ingram Park, McKees Rock, more info.
• Rachel Carson Trail, endurance challenge, sunrise, June 24, at Rachel Carson Trail, more info.

July

• Hell Hath No Hurry, race challenge, 8 a.m., July 1, Settlers Cabin Park, more info.
• Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, fun run, July 7, Downtown Pittsburgh, more info.
• Alina’s Light Run for Love, 5K, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., July 22, Settlers Cabin Park, more info.
• Habitat Pittsburgh’s Kids, Triathlon, 7 a.m., July 22, North Park Pool, more info.
• Swissvale Mile, fun run/race, 9 a.m., July 29, Dickson Steam Academy, more info.

August

• Corporate FunRun Greater Pittsburgh, 5K, 5 p.m., Aug. 3, Schenley Park more info.
• Connecting Champions Run for Vic, 5k, 11 a.m., Aug. 6, Butler St, more info.
• Brookline Breeze, 5k, 9 a.m., Aug. 12, Brookline Memorial Park, more info.
• North Boroughs, 5K, 8 a.m., Aug. 12, Greenstone Methodist Church, more info.
• Historic Hill Run, 5K, 8:30 a.m., Aug. 19, Freedom corner, more info.
• Run Around the Square, 5K, 9 a.m., Aug. 26, Environmental Charter School, more info.
• Yinzer, 4.12K/Funrun, Aug. 26, North shore, more info.

September

• Dormont Dash, 5K, 8 a.m., Sept. 10, Dormont Ave, more info.
• 9/11 Heroes Run, 5K, 9 a.m., Sept. 16, North Park Boathouse, more info.
• Steelers Run, 5K, 9 a.m., Sept. 16, Acrisure Stadium, more info.
• FlyBy, 5K, 10 a.m., Sept. 16, Moon Township. more info.
• Pittsburgh 5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness, 5K, 9 a.m., Sept. 24, Roberto Clemente park, more info.
• City of Pittsburgh Great Race R.S. Caliguiri, 5K/10k, 8 a.m., Sept. 24, Frick Park, more info.
• Musicians of Steel, 5k, Sept. 30, Millvale Riverfront Pavilion, more info.