Started in 2001 in honor of the race director's younger brother Sean, who lost his battle with leukemia in 1995, the race has continued to support local charities who fight leukemia and other blood related cancers.
In addition, the local youth groups who provide the volunteers receive donations to support their organizations as they develop students both as leaders as well as runners for the next generation!
Led by race director Kevin Smith, every March his friends, family and the staff of Pro Bike + Run (formerly Elite Runners & Walkers) along with a small army of volunteers from local youth groups help transform North Park into the course(s) for Just A Short Run. With distances of 5K, 8.1 Miles, 1/2 Marathon & 30K, this event makes the perfect warm up for the Pittsburgh Marathon and regularly draws runners from 30-40 states hoping to prepare for Pittsburgh's hilly terrain.
Help us continue the generosity of the event and sign up early.