Faap Fall Classic

Hampton Township, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Event summary

The 2026 FAAP Fall Classic at North Park is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Gibsonia, PA. The event is a cross-country race and walk held on park trails, partly routed on the Rachel Carson Trail. The event is described as occurring at the start of fall foliage in Western Pennsylvania and is the 19th year of the event. Proceeds benefit an orphanage in the Philippines. Awards include handmade bamboo medals. A folk dancing performance is planned at the end of the event.

Distances and registration

  • 20k
  • 10k
  • 5k

Registration opens February 22, 2026. Listed registration fees are $45 for the 20k, $37 for the 10k, and $32 for the 5k.

Location and logistics

The race starts and finishes at the North Harmar Pavilion in North Park (South Ridge Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044). There is no participant parking at the Harmar Pavilion. Participants are asked to use the North Park swimming pool parking lot and walk approximately 0.10 to 0.25 mile to the Harmar Pavilion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
20k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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