FAAP FALL CLASSIC

About the Event

The FAAP Fall Classic takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM from the North Harmar Pavilion on South Ridge Road in Pittsburgh, PA. This classic cross country race/walk is set on the trails of North Park, partly on the Rachel Carson Trail, and helps benefit an orphanage in the Philippines. Registration closes Monday, September 28 at 11:59 PM ET.

Distance	Start Time	Start/Finish Location	Course Type
20K	8:00 AM	North Harmar Pavilion	Cross country trails
10K	9:30 AM	North Harmar Pavilion	Cross country trails
5K	10:15 AM	North Harmar Pavilion	Cross country trails

Registration and Deadlines:

Online registration closes Monday, September 28 at 11:59 PM ET.
Register via UltraSignup.
19th annual event.

Parking Information:

No race participant parking at Harmar Pavilion.
Use North Park Swimming Pool parking lot.
Short walk (0.10–0.25 mile) to Harmar Pavilion.

Awards and Atmosphere:

Handmade bamboo medal awards.
Folk dancing performance at the end.
Benefits an orphanage in the Philippines.
Set at beginning of fall foliage in Western Pennsylvania.
Partly on Rachel Carson Trail.

The FAAP Fall Classic 2026 is a 19-year tradition of trail racing, cultural celebration, and charitable giving. Run or walk the 20K, 10K, or 5K on North Park trails, then enjoy handmade bamboo medals and folk dancing.

Races Offered

20K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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08:00

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$45.00

10K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:30

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$35.00

5K

Oct 04, 2026

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10:15

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Pittsburgh.

thermostat Temperature

8.3° / 18.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.7° / 15.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 10m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:32

nightlight Sunset

18:38

About Pittsburgh

Learn more about the host city, Pittsburgh.

The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage. Pittsburgh has a rich history and, for its size, an unusual array of cultural treasures, largely thanks to the wealth that was generated when Pittsburgh was a hub of industry.

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Race Results

All-time top performances and historical records for FAAP FALL CLASSIC.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Sam Lapp	M	26	'21	—	1:27:04
🥈	Brett Mason	M	46	'22	—	1:27:14
🥉	Daniel Goldstein	M	24	'19	—	1:27:16
4	Brett Mason	M	45	'21	—	1:27:47
5	Thomas Slosky	M	36	'21	—	1:29:21
6	Derek Clark	M	37	'17	—	1:30:30
7	Jim Trautman	M	45	'17	—	1:30:46
8	Greg Powell	M	44	'17	—	1:31:20
9	Chas Wagner	M	36	'21	—	1:33:55
10	Nathan Sydlik	M	32	'21	—	1:36:28

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Hayley Davis	F	23	'19	—	1:37:07
🥈	Ann Bartman	F	35	'24	—	1:39:53
🥉	Brittany Leuenberger	F	33	'19	—	1:40:19
4	Danielle Myers	F	34	'19	—	1:41:51
5	Ann Bartman	F	32	'21	—	1:45:17
6	Ann Bartman	F	34	'23	—	1:46:35
7	Kristen Berger	F	53	'19	—	1:47:46
8	Meghan McNabb	F	17	'21	—	1:51:42
9	Danielle Myers	F	33	'18	—	1:52:28
10	Christine Forrest	F	38	'17	—	1:52:47