Gear Up for the 2025 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend: Registration Now Open!

August 14, 2024

More than 40,000 are expected for the 2025 weekend of events, scheduled for May 2-4

PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The countdown is on! Now is the time to claim your spot at the start line of the 2025 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Registration is officially open for this monumental event, scheduled for May 2-4, 2025. More than 40,000 participants are expected to toe the start line, challenge their endurance and earn their medal at the 17th edition.

“The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community and perseverance,” says Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R. “Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, we want everyone to join us, set new fitness goals, and experience the thrill of crossing the finish line.”

There’s 11 different ways to cross the finish line at the 2025 event, so that no matter your age or fitness level, you can unleash your inner champion on the streets of Pittsburgh and earn your medal. 2025 events include:

• DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon (26.2 miles)
• UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• Official Walking Division of the Pittsburgh Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• KeyBank | UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh BACK Half Marathon
• FedEx Pittsburgh Marathon Relay (teams of 2-5 conquer 26.2 miles together)
• Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge
• UPMC Health Plan | UPMC Sports Medicine 5K (3.1 miles)
• U.S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile (1 mile)
• Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon (1 mile)
• Sheetz Pittsburgh Toddler Trot
• Pittsburgh Pet Walk

Charity runners and walkers participating in the Run for a Reason Charity Program, presented by KeyBank, are projected to raise over $1.5 million for local and national causes in 2025. Since its inception in 2009, the program has generated more than $17 million for various charities. The first 100 participants who sign up to run for charity on Opening Day will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Run for a Reason coffee mug.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic weekend. For more information or to register, visit ThePittsburghMarathon.com.

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About the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events

The Pittsburgh Marathon was held annually from 1985-2003. After a five-year hiatus, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon was relaunched in 2009 and debuted with a sold-out field of 10,000 participants. It has grown each year since, evolving from a single race day into a weekend of events for the whole family that annually attracts nearly 40,000 runners. Read more at: ThePittsburghMarathon.com

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About P3R

P3R is the region’s go-to premier sporting event and experience expert. While best known for the annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, P3R organizes up to 20 major events every year. With a rich history of working with top-tier clients such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Senior Games, and more, P3R brings operational excellence to every aspect of event planning and execution. We strive to inspire any and all to move with us. Read more at: P3R.org

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