ANNUAL FUNDRAISER · MT. LEBANON, PA

Martha’s Run

A beloved annual 10K race starting and finishing at Mt. Lebanon High School — celebrating Martha’s legacy and honoring our law enforcement community every spring.

Race Distances

Something For Everyone

10K Race

Pittsburgh’s toughest 10K! The 6.2-mile signature event through Mt. Lebanon’s rolling hills. Competitive age group awards presented after the race.

2 Mile Run

A shorter distance open to all ages — perfect for newer runners or those looking for a fun challenge.

1 Mile Walk

A welcoming 1-mile run/walk option for the whole family. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Kid’s Races

Held on the Mt. Lebanon High School track. Age group races for children — one of Martha’s favorite parts of the event.

Where

Mt. Lebanon High School, Pennsylvania — through the beautiful tree-lined streets and rolling hills Martha called home.

When

Always the second Saturday of April. The 30th Annual Martha’s Run took place on April 11, 2026. Mark your calendar for April 2027!

Win

Age group awards for the 10K. Law enforcement honors — the Sam Hicks Memorial Awards — presented at the post-race celebration.

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About The Event

Martha Dixon loved life. She was an avid runner and a loving family member and friend, often combining running events with special visits. Inspired by her passion, one of our primary fundraisers is a 10K race through the tree-lined streets of Mt. Lebanon. Each year, hundreds of runners of all ages join us in the spring for Martha’s Run to celebrate Martha’s legacy and pay special tribute to all members of our law enforcement community. Following the races, runners and non-runners alike come together for food, music, and celebration while awards are presented to the winners of each age group.

In addition to the 10K race, Martha’s Run events include a 2-mile run and a 1-mile run/walk open to all ages. And because the Martha Fund is all about the kids, all children are invited to participate in the thrilling Kid’s Races held on the Mt. Lebanon High School track at the conclusion of the 10K.

Each year we seek corporate support to help us meet the costs of Martha’s Run, and we offer various forms of recognition or advertising in return. If you are interested in helping us sponsor our next event, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. The Martha Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so that donations made to it are tax deductible to the donor, and we welcome any kind of support.

From Our 2026 Runners

What Runners Are Saying

Year after year, runners come back — for the cause, the community, and one of Pittsburgh’s most beautiful 10K courses.

The most brutal — a good thing — and prettiest 10K ever. Love it. Can’t believe you don’t get 500 runners for this!

— LONGTIME RUNNER

I almost didn’t register because I knew I was not in shape, but hearing that money went to a great cause made it so worth it.

— FIRST-TIME FINISHER

My kids feel very connected to community through this event. Martha’s playground has been a big part of their lives, and now they feel great that they can be part of the cause and help build playgrounds for other kids.

— MT. LEBANON MOM

Such a great course and race. This was my first time running it and I’ve already told all my running friends to sign up next year.

— FIRST-TIME RUNNER

Please never stop this race.

— RETURNING RUNNER

Thank you for putting on one of my favorite Pittsburgh races.

— SOUTH HILLS RUNNER

Quotes drawn from anonymized 2026 post-race survey responses