Why We Run
Run Around The Square is an annual charity event that raises money to maintain, promote, and advance the betterment of the Regent Square community. We run to support our community. The charities supported have included – but are not limited to – the Wilkins School Community Center, the Frick Environmental Center, and the Regent Square Civic Association.
The Wilkins School Community Center
The Wilkins School Community Center hosts a full slate of affordable classes, programs and events for people of all ages. All are welcome here! The community center has made important building improvements and planned critical accessibility work for the 96-year-old structure thanks to the generosity of Run Around the Square.
Your neighbors thank you, Run Around the Square runners!
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and The Frick Environmental Center
Thank you for the generous contribution from Run Around the Square in support of the Frick Environmental Center. Your ongoing partnership in supporting this important public space in Pittsburgh represents a commitment to enironmnental stewardship and sharing the benefits of time spent in nature with all people.
The Frick Environmental Center is home to robust environmental education programs for diverse youth, public programming and events which bring local residents and visitors together to enjoy time spent outdoors, and overlooks hundreds of acres of beautiful woodlands which not only provide a wide variety of habitats for plants and animals but also provide a welcome respite for people looking to reconnect with nature and with each other. Your support makes possible the Parks Conservancy’s efforts to manage, steward, and share this space with people of all ages and backgrounds.
We are grateful for your trust in the Parks Conservancy to lead this work. Partners like you make Pittsburgh a wonderful place to live.
The Regent Square Civic Association
The Run Around the Square is a beloved community event – and its impact goes far beyond the day of the race! Contributions from Run Around the Square have enabled the Regent Square Civic Association to maintain and enhance a variety of initiatives, such as the holiday lights, Second Saturday events, and the annual yard sale. We are incredibly grateful for the efforts and support of the Run Around the Square team!