Take part
Every pace belongs here.
Register to run, walk, or ruck a 5K through North Park on September 26, 2026, in honor of Jerry Ondo. Every entry raises awareness for veteran mental health and funds scholarships for the children of veterans who died by suicide.
- Sep 26, 2026
- North Park
- 9:00 AM
$25 early-bird through July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, then $35. Your entry includes the event shirt, and sign-up and payment are handled securely on RunSignup.
What’s included
- An event shirt with your registration.
- A 5K around the North Park lake loop.
- Your part in funding veteran scholarships.
Who it’s for
- Runners chasing a time
- Walkers and families with strollers
- Ruckers carrying weight in someone's memory
- First-timers, at any pace
How it works
Sign up in a couple of minutes.
Sign-up and payment happen on RunSignup, the dedicated run platform that handles registration securely — the standard for races this size. The event shirt is included, and registering early helps lock in your size. Prefer to talk it through first? Call (412) 636-4436.
More questions before you sign up? Read the FAQ.
The Patriots 5K is operated by Semper Fi Mission, a Pittsburgh veterans nonprofit.