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Saturday, August 1, 2026
Meridian Road, St. Barnabas Gibsonia Campus
724-625-3770
Race time 9AM
About the Free Care 5K
Since St. Barnabas was founded in 1900, we have aimed to provide charitable contributions to members of our community that may not have the ability to pay. We continue to do this with our annual charitable events, like the St. Barnabas FreeCare5K presented by CIBC. For over 30 years, runners and philanthropists alike have gathered at our 5K to raise money for the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides more than $6 million in free care to patients in need every year.
We invite people of all ages and skill levels to join us to benefit a great cause, including competitive and amateur runners, joggers, walkers, teams, and stroller and wheelchair users.
Registration Fees:
$30 before 8/1/26
$35 day of race
Entry fees are non-refundable, and no inline skates, pets, or smoking are allowed.
Packet Pick-Up:
Thursday, July 30 – 3:00-7:00 pm at The Washington Place at St. Barnabas, 5847 Meridian Rd
Saturday, August 2 – 7:00-8:30 am at St. Barnabas Medical Center Drive, 5830 Meridian Rd
Race Features
- The startline corral reduces congestion.
- The rolling 3.1-mile out-and-back course is USA Track & Field-certified.
- ChampionChip timing allows you to get your true running time from start to finish line.
- A post-race party is open to participants with dozens of raffle prizes and a prize for the top fundraiser.
Team Competition Rules
- There must be three to five people per team, including at least one female.
- Team entries must have a team name.
- Teams must register in advance.
Awards and Prizes
Our 5K fundraiser doesn’t end right after the race! Come to the St. Barnabas Medical Center lawn immediately following the race for our awards ceremony and post-race party. We will have free food and beverages, music, and more. We will also be giving away free shirts and runner bags and dozens of prizes in our post-race drawing.
Awards will be presented to the overall first-, second-, and third-place winners, as well as prizes for top runners in each category. These awards include:
- $250 cash prize for first-place male and female finishers
- $150 cash prize for second-place male and female finishers
- $100 cash prize for third-place male and female finishers
- First-, second-, and third-place prizes for the top overall runners in each age range, wheelchair racers, and teams
- Prizes for the fastest Master runner (40-49 years of age) and Grand Master runner (50+ years of age)
2025 Race Results
Top honors go to first place finisher Mike Formica of Butler, crossing the finish line with a time of 15:27.
Overall female winner was Claire Anderson, of Jamestown with a time of 17:32.
Followed by:
Male 2nd Place: Eli Anish, 15:44
Female 2nd Place: Allie Plassio, 18:36
Male 3rd Place: Quintin Weaver, 15:53
Female 3rd Place: Rebecca Clark, 19:12
Wheelchair overall finisher: Andrew Grossman, 18:49
First place Team: Mars Cross Country
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Learn More About Our Charity Events
St. Barnabas can continue to help patients and residents in need with support from the community and their sponsors. Consider joining us in our annual FreeCare5K and help raise money for the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which has provided over $6 million in free care to patients in need throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. Contact us to learn more information about our 5K or other charity events we hold throughout the year.