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Running for a cause: Pittsburghers get into the Valentine's Day spirit at Cupid's Chase 5K

February 11, 2024 / 7:53 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh

Cupid's Chase 5K gives runners a good cause

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburghers were getting into the Valentine's Day spirit while also taking advantage of the spring-like weather we've been experiencing this February at the Cupid's Chase 5K.

The race was held on the North Shore and was put on by the nonprofit organization Community Options, with all proceeds going to them to help provide housing and employment services for those living with disabilities.

Pittsburgh's race is just one of many put on by the organization on Saturday across the United States.

"This event has been around for so long, and everyone looks forward to it," said Susan Lucas, Citiparks Press Officer. "We just absolutely love it, from a staff perspective, mascot perspective, and for the people of Pittsburgh. It's a well-received event and we wanted to do something, especially because we couldn't have the rink open this year."

Saturday was the 36th year Pittsburgh has hosted the race.

You can learn more about Community Options on their website at this link.

Patrick Damp

Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in sports communication, Patrick decided to pursue his dream of working in journalism in his hometown and joined the CBS Pittsburgh team in 2019.