Hoover PTA 5K

A Run Through the ‘Woods’ is an annual fundraiser for Hoover Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in the Mt. Lebanon School District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The run/walk takes place at the elementary school.  The course goes through the scenic (and hilly) Cedarhurst Manor neighborhood of Mt. Lebanon hitting many of the ‘wood’ named streets.  The event is competitive and fun for all ages and abilities. We offer a 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk, Live Age group awards as well as sponsor filled goodie bags, photographers and water on the course, custom finisher medals, fun raffle baskets, and snacks at the finish line! Medical staff, and a police officer will be on site for the safety of all participants.

Hoover Elementary PTA strives to enhance the school experience for all students.  The purpose of this event is to raise money to support educational programs throughout the year.  We thank you for your support!
 

Contact us at hooverpta5k@gmail.com for information about becoming a sponsor and to hear about all the benefits that come with your patronage.

2025 SPONSORS

Packet Pickup will be on: 

Thursday, May 29th & Friday, May 30th from 6pm - 8pm

Location: Hoover Elementary (Governor's driveway on Felser Way - directly off Robb Hollow)

Saturday, May 31 starting at 6:30am 

Location: Hoover Elementary Blacktop 

Walking to the start is a great warm up!  Parking is limited due to the streets being closed for the race.  We suggest those who are close enough, walk to the start and allow parking for our friends who are coming from further away.  There is a lower Teacher Lot off of Robb Hollow that is first come first served with limited spots.  Road will close at 7:45am  Check out the course map and park on the outskirts – Sylvandell, Craigview, Robb Hollow (from Sylvandell and lower), Sandrae, Lakemont to name a few… or carpool from Dixon field at the bottom of Greenhurst.

5K DIRECTIONS - FORWARD

• START down Robb Hollow in front of Hoover Elementary School
• Left on Driftwood
• Left on Boxwood
• Right on Arrowood
• Follow around to Pinewood
• Veer Right onto Firwood before stop sign
• Left on Rawley
• Left on Lakemont
• Right on Harwood
• Left on Folkstone
• Left on Glaids
• Right on Lakemont
• Left on Larchdale
• Right on Robb Hollow to FINISH

1 Mile DIRECTIONS - FORWARD

• START down Robb Hollow in front of Hoover Elementary School
• Left on Driftwood
• Left on Boxwood
• Right on Arrowood
• Left on Maplewood
• Left on Pinewood
• Left on Larchdale
• Right on Robb Hollow to FINISH

5K Directions - Course B

• START down Robb Hollow in front of Hoover Elementary School
• Left up Larchdale
• Right on Lakemont
• Left on Glaids
• Right on Folkstone
• Right on Harwood
• Left on Lakemont
• Right on Rawley
• Right on Firwood
• Veer Left on Pinewood
• Follow around on Arrowood
• Left on Boxwood
• Right on Driftwood
• Right on Robb Hollow to FINISH

1 Mile Directions - Course B

• START down Robb Hollow in front of Hoover Elementary School
• Left up Larchdale
• Right on Pinewood
• Right on Maplewood
• Right on Arrowood
• Left on Boxwood
• Right on Driftwood
• Right on Robb Hollow to FINISH

Online Registrations at 

https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Pittsburgh/ARunThroughTheWoods

5K Live Race 
- Top 3 Overall Male & Female
- Top 3 Overall Masters Male & Female
- Top 3 Male and Female for Below Age Groups:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
 

1 Mile Live Race 
- Top 3 Overall Male & Female
- Top 3 Male & Female in Below Age Groups:
5 & under, 6-8, 9-11, 12-15

** Should the live race be cancelled, there will not be any finisher awards given out **

Race Director:  Shannon Harpst

Email: hooverpta5k@gmail.com