35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri appears in a 1977 photo of first Great Race start in Frick Park. (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)

35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

This 1981 poster shows runners traveling along Crosstown Boulevard when entering Downtown Pittsburgh. (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)

35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

A photo of KDKA-TV's Jon Burnett hangs next to a poster promoting the race's costume competition. (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)

35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

A poster showcases children running in the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race while the photo to the right shows volunteers staffing a water stop on race day. (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)

35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

Exhibit features race memorabilia including Frisbee used as 1978 “timing device." (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)

35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

The 35th anniversary exhibit pays tribute to 26 "Perfect" Great Racers who have run every race since 1977. (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)

35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

Many "Perfect" Great Racers gathered on Sept. 6, 2012, at a reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibit. (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)

35th Anniversary Great Race Exhibit

The Great Race 35th anniversary exhibit is on display in the lobby of the City-County Building throughout September. (Photo Courtesy Of The Great Race)