Annual 5K race in North Park benefitting the Persad Center of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1972, the…read morePersad Center is the nation's second oldest licensed counseling center specifically created to serve the LGBT and HIV positive communities. 2013 was the second time this race has been held. Starting at the Boathouse and utilizing the same out and back course that most 5K races use in North Park. Nice, mostly flat course with one water stand midway. Great way to raise money for a great cause. Nice long sleeve technical shirt was provided with registration.

The (Dick's) Pittsburgh Marathon is one of the most prominent marathons in the country as well as…read morethe world. In fact, it attracts the cream of the crop runners from the far corners of the world. The race includes runners of all skill levels and ages. There is an option to run the full or half martahon, relays, etc. The entire city comes out to cheer folks on with live music, funny signs, chants, and all sorts of ways to show support for those running.

Excellent race! Well planned and organized, down to the signage on streets. Fun array of races to…read moreget the whole community involved - from pet walks and toddler trots to half and full marathon and tons in between. Crowd support was phenomenal and the post-race food was the best we've had at any large race. We'd recommend this as a travel race. The city is good for visiting and the race is a great experience.

"I don't run. And if you ever see me run, you should start running too. Because something is…read moreprobably chasing me." I am not sure who said that but it's true, I'm no runner. I actually only "trained" one day for this event about 4 months before it occurred, so I am using the word trained very loosely. No I am not a runner, but I am a take the bull by the horns type of chick and gets the job done. I will admit, walking to the starting line in Oakland I was having some mixed feelings. Please see posted pics for visual confirmation. It wasn't my finest hour. I was tired, cold, regretful, hungry, and nervous you know all the bad stuff. I was running the 5K. First time I ever ran in a race. Again I am having buyer's remorse, but I keep going with the encouragement of my husband who knows my whining well, we make it to the starting line. He was running in the 10K so he was able to wait with me until it started since the 10K started over an hour after the 5K. So the crowd is raring to go and I am rocking back and forth hugging myself for warmth as the first line of the Star Spangle Banner is belted out. Within moments we are prompted to go. The hordes of people start briskly walking to the starting line that will activate your tracker and off into a full on sprint. It's funny, because once I got going I was RUNNING. The people in the race are great motivators as is the crowd on the streets handing out water or just cheering the masses on. When I got tired I slowed down to a walk a couple of times but quickly would pick myself up and get back in there. I saw so many little kids running the 5K. That really encouraged me cause who wants a 7 year old to beat them?! Not me. I have to admit it was pretty cool running over the Boulevard of the Allies. Getting to the finish line I rejoiced "Rocky style" crossing the finish line in triumph. Did I do great? Hellz no. But I wasn't the worst and I am excited to do another one. But after being sore for almost 3 days I think I will train next time around.

This was the fourth time that I ran the Great Race in Pittsburgh and probably the best experience…read morethat I've had yet. It didn't start out so smoothly though! My wife and I had to drag each other out of bed and get downtown early so we could park and then jump onto the buses to get to the beginning of the race. My wife was running the 5K for the first time. Her race started first and then my 10K started right after she would be done. She was nervous because this was her first time so I wanted to make sure that she wasn't rushing to get to the starting line. That didn't workout. We were too late to get to the buses so I just drove to the starting line and luckily I found some street parking. This was nice because I was able to walk her to the start line and make sure she was good. She was cold, kind of cranky, but she was ready and looked great! We took a few pictures and then she was off! I was so proud of her and she did a really good job. On to my 10K! I was ready! I had my Ipod with my running music. My Nike sweatband was keeping my bald head warm. I had my brand new running outfit on from Gabes! I looked like a runner! I was able to take the bus since I was early for my race. The bus ride to the 10K start line was so long. Once you get off of the bus there was a long wait to get to the starting line. So it was kind of rushed and I wasn't able to get my mind totally focused. Well the starting gun went off and after a few minutes I had to get mentally ready and off I went! The 10K starts off with some tough hills. Just from recent experience I knew I just had to take my time with the hills because after the hills there is some down hill running. I did exactly that and I felt really good. My legs felt great and I was keeping up with the 8.30 Pace runners. Usually I run this race alone so there was nobody waiting for me at the end. Since my wife ran this year and her race was earlier I knew she would be somewhere around the finish so that was extra motivation for me to keep going. I had a really good run. I averaged about 8.30 per mile and that's where I wanted to be. Next time I'll set my goals to 7.45 probably. It's such a great feeling when you cross that finish line. It's such an accomplishment no matter what type of race you run. Like I said before I ran this race alone the previous 3 times but this time was so special to do it with my wife. I'm going to work here hard this year so she will try the 10K next year with me! Maybe

Great entertaining racetrack. I called them on phone to see if I can camp out here if I come to the…read moreraces. They said yes. I think I was one of two campers here. Admission was $15. This was the first time I have ever been in the State of Pennsylvania. The trip coming over was beautiful with all the scenery and country side. Pennsylvania kinda looks like Ohio considering the country and the construction of its houses. On Scene; They put on a great show. It was a little cold in the grandstands with the wind blowing. The race director and his race staff know what they are doing here. The races ended at a reasonable time. There's garbage cans out in the parking lot. They have concession stands here. Although, I thought they were a little high. I paid $5 for nachos and cheese while other racetracks are about $3 to $3.50. I could see the whole race track from where I was sitting which was in the grandstands about half way up. They have scoreboard so you can keep up with who is winning. The staff that I encountered were friendly and professional. Yes, I would definitely comeback if in the area again. I enjoyed the races at this racetrack.

Lernerville Speedway is prime time Friday night. They offer numerous races throughout the night…read moreculminating in large final heats to determine the winners for the night. A variety of different classes of cars can be seen racing here. Overall, they do their best to make it a family friendly atmosphere so that everyone from young to old can enjoy.