The 49th running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. The Dollar Bank Junior Great Race runs Saturday, September 26; the 10K and 5K run through the heart of the city on Sunday, September 27. Roughly 10,000 runners and the families who travel with them.

Read the full guide → Pittsburgh Great Race: where to stay for race weekend

MLK-weekend youth travel-hockey tournament drawing teams and families from across the region for multi-night stays. (Date not yet finalized — we’ll update it as soon as it’s confirmed.) Book your stay near the action →

A traveling-curler bonspiel hosted by the Pittsburgh Curling Club — a friendly, group-travel winter draw. (Date not yet finalized — we’ll update it as soon as it’s confirmed.) Book your stay near the action →

Early-February club volleyball brings hundreds of families downtown to the convention center. (Date not yet finalized — we’ll update it as soon as it’s confirmed.) Book your stay near the action →

Pittsburgh hosts the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament 1st and 2nd rounds at PPG Paints Arena — eight schools, fans, alumni and bands flooding the city (host: Duquesne). Plan for Wed 3/17 through Sun 3/21. Book your stay near the action →

All-star cheer and dance teams compete in late March (venue in the Monroeville/UPMC Events Center area). (Date not yet finalized — we’ll update it as soon as it’s confirmed.) Book your stay near the action →

Memorial Day weekend brings 400+ club volleyball teams and roughly 12,500 visitors to the convention center. (Date not yet finalized — we’ll update it as soon as it’s confirmed.) Book your stay near the action →