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Tyler McCandless: The Champion Returns to Conquer DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Once More
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 18, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The streets of Pittsburgh are set to witness a battle of endurance and speed as defending champion Tyler McCandless gears up to claim victory at the 2024…
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Pittsburgh Running Star Jennifer Bigham to Headline Women’s Field at 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 16, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Pittsburgher Jennifer Bigham will headline the women’s field at the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5. Bigham, a formidable force in the local…
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Wesley Kiptoo Chases History in Pittsburgh: Seeks Unprecedented Three-Peat at UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 9, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Back-to-Back UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon champion Wesley Kiptoo is on a thrilling quest to become the first person to win the race three times. In…
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P3R Announces “America’s Mile” — A Revitalized Running Tradition Set to Take the Country by Storm on July 12
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 21, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s most iconic road races, is thrilled to unveil “America’s Mile,” the latest evolution of the city’s beloved one-mile challenge, now poised to…
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Run, Walk, or Roll: Inaugural U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile Invites All Abilities to Join the Celebration at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH (March 7, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R is excited to announce the newest addition to the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events – the U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile. This…
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P3R Named Among Best Places To Work In Sports By Sports Business Journal
PITTSBURGH, PA – (March 4, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R, the innovative engine behind Pittsburgh’s most exhilarating sporting events, proudly announces that it has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in…
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Peoples Natural Gas Fuels the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon as Official Pace Team and Healthy Life, Healthy Home Partner
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 16, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Peoples Natural Gas, an Essential Utilities company and steadfast advocate for community well-being, proudly announces its collaboration with the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon as the Official…
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Registration Will Open for Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great on Feb. 15 with Special Two-Day Opening Pricing
PITTSBURGH, PA – (February 14, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration for the 47th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 29th annual Dollar Bank Junior…
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Ultimate Endurance Test Added to Marathon Weekend: Oxford Athletic Club Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge Moves Beyond Running and Walking
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has unveiled a new thrilling, adrenaline-pumping fitness challenge for the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Limited to 500, the Oxford Athletic Club Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge will…
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KeyBank Named Title Partner of the Run for a Reason Charity Program for the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 19, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s most exhilarating sporting events, has announced that KeyBank has been named title partner of the Run for a Reason Charity Program for the…
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Once Again Named a “Zero Waste” Event
PITTSBURGH, PA (Nov. 15, 2023) – For the seventh time, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Weekend of Events was named a “zero waste” event with 91 percent of the event’s waste diverted from landfills in…
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P3R and Pittsburgh Flag Football League Team Up to Take Youth Activity to the Next Level
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has partnered with the Pittsburgh Flag Football League (PFFL) to inspire youth to MOVE in new ways. Through the partnership, P3R plans to help organize, facilitate and promote a Youth Flag…
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P3R Ignites Movement Revolution with Trailblazing NIL Partnerships: Six Local College Athletes Onboard to Fuel the Fire
PITTSBURGH (Oct. 25, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R – the innovative engine behind Pittsburgh’s most exhilarating sporting events – is breaking new ground by signing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) partnerships with six local college student-athletes…
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P3R and Brooks Running Extend Partnership Through 2026
PITTSBURGH, PA (October 11, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has renewed a partnership with Brooks Running through 2026. Through the partnership, Brooks Running will continue to be the official footwear and apparel sponsor of P3R’s…
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A Record 1,574 Earned Their Wings at the 2023 FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at Pittsburgh International Airport
PITTSBURGH (Sept. 18, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Perfect weather inspired a record number of 1,574 runners and walkers to race the runway and earn their wings at the 2023 FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented…
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Registration Open for the 2023 YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (August 30, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration is open for the 2023 YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan, a beloved Pittsburgh tradition that inspires families to move together on Thanksgiving day. This year’s…
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Registration Opens for the Highly Anticipated 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon – A Runner’s Ultimate Playground
Pittsburgh, PA – (Aug. 15, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Lace up your running shoes and set your alarms! The excitement is building as registration for the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events officially opens…
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Inaugural PNC Presents Rush to Crush Cancer Raised More than $600,000 for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 17, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The inaugural PNC presents Rush to Crush Cancer, held on May 19-20, raised more than $600,000 for cancer research at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. During the event,…
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A Record of 1,600+ Participated in the 12th Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH (July 7, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A record of more than 1,600 were inspired to run their BEST. MILE. EVER. at the 12th annual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile on July 7. After the race, spectators and…
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U.S. Olympian Ben Blankenship Returns to Pittsburgh to Attempt Third Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Win
PITTSBURGH (July 5, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – U.S. Olympian Ben Blankenship and other top milers will join 1,500 other runners who will test their speed at the Fleet Feet Liberty Mile on July 7. Downtown…
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2023 Run for a Reason Charity Program, Presented by Microsoft, Raised More than $1 Million for Local and National Charities
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R proudly has announced that the Run for a Reason Charity Program, presented by Microsoft, raised more than $1 million during this year’s DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Since…
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Registration Now Open for the 2023 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler and 10K
PITTSBURGH (June 1, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration is now open for the 2023 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler and 10K, one of Pittsburgh’s largest fall running events. The 10K option returns with a brand new walking division…
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Top American Runners Including Local Talent Will Compete for $100,000+ Prize Purse at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Top American runners will compete for a piece of the $102,000 prize purse at this year’s DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon. Scheduled for May…
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P3R Awarded More than $30,000 to Kids of STEEL Sites to Inspire More Kids to MOVE
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has awarded more than $30,000 in grants to 30 local schools and organizations to inspire more kids to MOVE through Kids of STEEL in 2023. This year’s Kids of STEEL grants…
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Wesley Kiptoo and Caroline Rotich Aim to Defend Titles at the 2023 UPMC Health Pittsburgh Half Marathon
PITTSBURGH (March 30, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Wesley Kiptoo and Caroline Rotich will return to the streets of Pittsburgh to defend their titles at the 2023 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, May…
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Peoples Pace Team Will Offer More Pace Groups Than Ever Before at 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has partnered with Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, to expand the pace team at the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. By offering more…
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P3R Names Wesco as Official Safety Partner of the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 13, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced that Wesco, a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, will be the official safety partner of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh…
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Registration Open for the 2023 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Only Night Time Road Race
PITTSBURGH (March 8, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration is now open for the 2023 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, Downtown Pittsburgh’s only night time road race, scheduled for July 7. The 1-mile road race showcases a variety…
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Caliente Pizza & Draft House Named Official Pizza of The Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh, PA (February 28, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Pizza and sports fans in Pittsburgh have a new reason to celebrate as Caliente Pizza & Draft House has been named the Official Pizza of The Pittsburgh Marathon.…
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Registration Opens on Feb. 28 for the 2023 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, Scheduled for Sept. 23-24
PITTSBURGH, PA (Feb. 27, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ Registration for the 46th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 28th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race…
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P3R Celebrates International Women’s Day with a Limited-edition, Women’s Day-themed Box Filled with Fitness Items and Goodies
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Celebrating International Women’s Day, P3R will once again launch a limited-edition, Women’s Day-themed box curated with fitness items and goodies that will support and empower women along their wellness journeys. For…
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P3R Partners with Roberto Clemente Museum and Roberto Clemente Foundation to Expand Kids of STEEL, Promote Clemente’s Legacy
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has partnered with The Clemente Museum and the Roberto Clemente Foundation to inspire more young people and their families to MOVE through the award-winning youth running program Kids of STEEL. Through…
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The 2022 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Once Again Earns Title as a “Zero Waste” Event
PITTSBURGH, PA (Jan. 24, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R is pleased to announce that the 2022 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler once again earned the designation as a “zero waste” event. During the Nov. 6 event, P3R,…
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Eaton Becomes Mobile Charging Unit Partner at P3R Events, Including DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced that Eaton, an intelligent power management company, will be the mobile charging unit partner at all P3R events, including the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Through…
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PNC Bank Named Title Sponsor of Rush to Crush Cancer
PITTSBURGH (Jan. 19, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Rush to Crush Cancer has announced that Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank has been named title sponsor of the inaugural Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride benefitting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.…
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Rebranded RUN Varsity Aims to Support Teenagers Moving
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced that 4RUN2 Varsity has rebranded to RUN Varsity. The rebrand is designed to be more inclusive of ALL youth in the area. RUN Varsity adds to P3R’s robust programming to…
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P3R Launches MOVE Pass to Inspire People to Move All Year Long
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 12, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Always offering the best ways for everyone to MOVE, P3R introduces the 2023 P3R MOVE Pass. This special pass grants MOVERS access to three of P3R’s signature events…
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P3R Adds Sensory Inclusive™ Heat to the 2023 Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R is proud to announce that the 2023 Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon, scheduled for May 6, will offer participants and families a Sensory Inclusive™ heat. During the start of this…
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Nearly 1,000 Start Training for Marathon Weekend at annual Training Kick-off Event
PITTSBURGH (Jan. 7, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This past Saturday nearly 1,000 runners and MOVERS met at P3R headquarters on the North Shore for the annual Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend Training Event. More than 10,000 have already…
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P3R Announces Name, Image and Likeness Partnership with Nine Local College Athletes
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced a name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with nine college student-athletes. As part of this opportunity, these P3R Athletes will create content for P3R’s social networks including instructional videos,…
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Ultramarathoner Greg Nance to Promote Mental Health During 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Training Season
PITTSBURGH (January 2, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has partnered with ultramarathoner Greg Nance to promote mental health to participants during the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events training season. In 2022 Nance…
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Purina Pro Plan Named Title Partner of the 2023 Pittsburgh Pet Walk
PITTSBURGH, PA (December 7, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced today that Purina Pro Plan will be the title partner of the 2023 Pittsburgh Pet Walk, part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of…
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P3R Announces New Board of Directors’ Scholarships to Recognize Outstanding High School Seniors Who Inspire Others to MOVE
PITTSBURGH (December 6, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced that a new Board of Directors’ Scholarship has been established to recognize and support graduating high school seniors who inspire others to MOVE. As part of…
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Find the Perfect Gift for the Runner or MOVER in Your Life with P3R’s Holiday Gift Guide
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This holiday season P3R has the perfect gifts for all the runners and MOVERS in your life. From gift registrations for the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon to 4RUN2 gear,…
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More than 4,100 Participants Celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler
PITTSBURGH (November 6, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, the ‘most Pittsburgh race ever,’ celebrated its 10th anniversary today with more than 4,100 participants. The 10-mile and brand new 10K course featured local bands…
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After Two Days of Running Day and Night, Runners Complete 150-Mile Relay GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (October 17, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This past weekend 200 participants, part of 38 relay teams, tested their grit and ran the entire 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage in the fifth annual GAP Relay presented by…
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Nearly 1,000 Runners Take Flight at the FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at Pittsburgh International Airport
PITTSBURGH (October 1, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 runners and walkers raced the runway and earned their wings at this morning’s FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. This…
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New Kids of STEEL Programming during the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Will Allow Parents to Run the Race on Nov. 6
PITTSBURGH (Sept. 28, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – For the first time, P3R will offer their award-winning Kids of STEEL programming during the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, so that parents and guardians can run the race on…
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More than 7,000 Runners and Walkers Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
PITTSBURGH (September 25, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – More than 7,000 runners and walkers braved the rainy weather to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. A beloved Pittsburgh fall…
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P3R Announces Renewed Support from FedEx Ground for All P3R Events through 2025
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R is pleased to announce FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has renewed its commitment to continue supporting the FedEx Pittsburgh Marathon Relay as a title sponsor for three years,…
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Registration Open for Inaugural Rush to Crush Cancer Benefiting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
PITTSBURGH (August 29, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration is now open for the first-ever Rush to Crush Cancer benefitting UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. This inaugural event is expected to bring hundreds of participants to the Pittsburgh…
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Record Number of Participants Celebrate 10th Anniversary of the Yinzer 4.12K
PITTSBURGH (August 20, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A record number of nearly 800 yinzers wore their finest Pittsburgh attire while celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Yinzer 4.12K on the North Shore or participating virtually this…
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Registration Open for the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration for the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events is officially open. More than 40,000 MOVERS are expected to register for the 15th anniversary event, scheduled for May…
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Vincent Ciattei Defends Title, Nikki Hiltz Wins the 2022 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – At the 11th Fleet Feet Liberty Mile on Friday evening in downtown Pittsburgh, the pro races ended in two thrilling finishes as Vincent Ciattei, of Eugene, OR and Nikki Hiltz, of,…
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U.S. Olympians, USA Road Mile Champions Ready to Race in Pittsburgh at the 2022 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The country’s fastest milers are ready to test their speed in the City of Champions at the 2022 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, scheduled for Friday, July 22. Downtown Pittsburgh’s only night time road…
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2022 Run for a Reason Charity Program, Presented by Microsoft, Raised More than $940,000 for Local and National Charities
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 28, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R proudly has announced that the Run for a Reason Charity Program, presented by Microsoft, raised more than $940,000 during this year’s DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of…
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The 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Was a “Zero Waste” Event, Diverting 92 Percent of the Event’s Waste from the Landfill
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 16, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Weekend of Events once again was a “zero waste” event with 92% of the event’s waste diverted from landfills. P3R, along with the…
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Inaugural Rush to Crush Cancer Expected to Raise Millions for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
PITTSBURGH (June 7, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, in partnership with P3R, announced today that they will host the first-ever Rush to Crush Cancer, a bike ride with the goal of raising millions for…
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Registration Open for the 2022 Steelers Run and Walk, Presented by Gatorade
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 1, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Steelers Nation can kick off the 2022 season with the Steelers Run and Walk, presented by Gatorade! Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, the 34th annual event will feature a…
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Yinz Like to Run, N’at? Dress in Yer Finest Steel City Attire and Run the Yinzer 4.12K® on Aug. 20
PITTSBURGH (May 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Light of Life Rescue Mission, in partnership with P3R, will once again host the annual Yinzer 4.12K® and Lil’ Yinzer Fun Run this year on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event…
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Registration Now Open for the 2022 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler
PITTSBURGH (May 19, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration for the 2022 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler is officially open. Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6, the “most Pittsburgh race ever” will celebrate its 10th anniversary and once again take…
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Kiptoo, Rotich Set Course Records at 2022 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (May 1, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Rainy conditions Sunday morning in the City of Champions did not slow down Kenyan runners Wesley Kiptoo and Caroline Rotich from breaking course records and taking home the…
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More than 15,000 Participated in “Family Day” at the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 30, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – “Family Day” at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events featured more than 15,000 participants. MOVERS of all ages participated in four events, which included the…
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17,000 MOVERS Braved the Weather to Return to the Streets of Pittsburgh for Marathon Sunday
PITTSBURGH, PA (May 1, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – At the 14th DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon under rainy and sometimes downpour conditions on Sunday morning, more than 17,000 runners braved the weather to return to the…
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P3R Committed to Making the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events a “Zero Waste” Event
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has named Evoqua Water Technologies, the Pittsburgh-based provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, as the Official Sustainability Partner of the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of…
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U.S. Olympians to Test Their Speed in Pittsburgh at 2022 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 21, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –U.S. Olympic marathoners Aliphine Tuliamuk, Jared Ward and Abdi Abdirahman are ready to race the streets of Pittsburgh in the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, scheduled for…
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Amy Scheuneman Named P3R’s Youth Programming Director
PITTSBURGH (April 15, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced today that Amy Scheuneman has been named the organization’s youth programming director, effective June 1. Scheuneman brings more than 20 years’ experience in sports and youth…
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Dates Announced for 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) has released the dates for the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana, scheduled for Pittsburgh. The massive, multi-sport championship event for adults 50 and older will…
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Nearly 300 Participated in Sold-out, Inaugural Heineken 0.0 Pittsburgh Earth Day 5K Run
PITTSBURGH (April 9, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nearly 300 runners celebrated Earth Day today with the inaugural Heineken 0.0 Pittsburgh Earth Day Run. The 5K race implemented sustainable practices throughout the entire run, including a paperless…
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U.S. Olympian Aliphine Tuliamuk Returns to Pittsburgh for the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, Her First Race Since Tokyo Olympics
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 5, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – U.S. Olympian Aliphine Tuliamuk will return to Pittsburgh to run her first race since the Tokyo Olympics at this year’s UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, scheduled for…
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Registration Open for the 2022 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH (March 30, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration is now open for the 2022 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, Downtown Pittsburgh’s only night time road race, scheduled for July 22. The one-mile road race showcases a variety of…
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Kids of STEEL Inspires a Record Number of Schools to Train for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 16, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Thousands of children across Western Pennsylvania have started training for a “marathon” through Kids of STEEL, a free P3R training program that motivates kids and their families to get…
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Dunkin’ Returns as Official Coffee of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 14, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Dunkin’ as the official coffee and donut of the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events.…
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In Addition to In-Person Races, Virtual Option Now Available for 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA (/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has announced that a virtual option has been added for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events, scheduled for April 29-May 1. Participants who are unable…
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New UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh BACK Half Marathon Celebrates Outstanding Charity Runners with Red Carpet Experience
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 7, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This year P3R is unrolling the red carpet and celebrating outstanding charity runners with the new UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh BACK Half Marathon. Limited to the first 500…
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New Walking Division Announced for 2022 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 2, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced a new Walking Division for the 2022 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon. Through this brand new division, walking division participants can walk the 13.1-mile…
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Registration Opens for the 2022 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (March 2, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2022 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan returns to the Great Allegheny Passage the weekend of Oct. 14-15, 2022. The course will begin in Cumberland, Md. and finish…
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P3R Names Microsoft Title Partner of the Run for a Reason Charity Program for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 24, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced today that Microsoft will be the title partner of the Run for a Reason Charity Program at the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events.…
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Special-Edition Ready.Set.MOVE. Box Celebrates International Women’s Day
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 21, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has revealed this year’s women-themed Ready.Set.MOVE. box that celebrates International Women’s Day. Back by popular demand, the limited-edition box is curated with fitness items and goodies that…
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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Named Title Sponsor of the 2022 Pittsburgh Pet Walk
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 15, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R announced today that Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will be the title sponsor of the Pittsburgh Pet Walk. Since 1989, Bruster’s has been serving premium homemade ice…
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Registration Now Open for the 2022 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 9, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Registration is now open for the 45th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 27th annual Dollar…
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Courses Announced for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today P3R revealed the courses for the highly anticipated return of the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events, scheduled for April 29-May 1. Sunday’s events will feature…
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Registration Open for Inaugural Heineken® 0.0 Pittsburgh Earth Day Run
PITTSBURGH (February 3, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Runners are invited to celebrate Earth Day this year with the first-ever Heineken 0.0 Pittsburgh Earth Day Run. The highly sustainable 5K race, scheduled for April 9, will…
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Runners Celebrated the Return of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon with Annual Kickoff Training Run
PITTSBURGH (Jan. 8, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After two years of crossing virtual finishers tapes, runners are thrilled for the opportunity to toe the start line of an in-person DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend…
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The 31st Annual YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Returns to Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 25, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –More than 6,100 participants return to downtown Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving morning for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan, and for more than…
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3,700 Runners Ran through the Streets at the 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler
PITTSBURGH (November 7, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Thousands of runners returned to the live start line of the ‘most Pittsburgh race ever’ for the first time in two years at the 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10…
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Runners Complete 150-Mile Relay from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md. in the Fourth Annual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (October 16, 2021) – The GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan was back to a live start line with brave participants testing their grit and running the entire 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage. This…
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P3R and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Partner with Ya Jagoff! Podcast to Produce Exclusive Pittsburgh-centric Content for the YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH, PA (Oct. 7, 2021) – P3R and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh have partnered with Ya Jagoff! Podcast to add some yinzer fun and humor to this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health…
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More than 1,200 Runners Take Flight at the FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at Pittsburgh International Airport
PITTSBURGH (October 2, 2021) – More than 1,200 runners and walkers raced the runway and earned their wings at this morning’s FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. This family-friendly race offered…
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P3R and Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation Continue to Empower Women’s Health and Wellness With Renewed Partnership
PITTSBURGH, PA (September 28, 2021) – P3R has renewed its partnership with the Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (MWRIF) to support and empower women throughout their running and wellness journeys. Transforming women’s lives and creating…
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Nearly 7,500 Runners Return to Live Start Line for 44th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
PITTSBURGH (September 26, 2021) – After a virtual-only event in 2020, more than 7,500 runners returned to a live start line for the 44th running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race.…
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P3R Joins Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Sports and Media Coalition
PITTSBURGH (Sept. 24, 2021) – P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s greatest races – including the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon – is honored to share that it has joined the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s…
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Nearly 40 Teams Prepare to Take on the 2021 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (September 20, 2021) – The 2021 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan opened registration with its brand-new experience for runners on the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md. There are currently…
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P3R CEO Troy Schooley Recognized with Pittsburgh Business Times 2021 Outstanding CEO and Top Executive Award
PITTSBURGH (September, 2021) – Troy Schooley, P3R’s CEO, was recognized as a top leader in the region with the Pittsburgh Business Times 2021 Outstanding CEO and Top Executive Award. This award celebrates western Pennsylvania’s leading…
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Allison Corbett Named Top 100 Women in Sports at the 2021 Sports Inclusion Conference
PITTSBURGH (September 3, 2021) – Allison Corbett, P3R’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, was recognized as a sports industry leader and named a Top 100 Women in Sports at the 2021 Sports Inclusion…
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P3R Renews Partnership with Fifth Season as the Official Salad of the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 19, 2021) – P3R has renewed its partnership with Fifth Season, the Official Salad of the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Following a positive response from Pittsburgh Marathon runners in 2021,…
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Light of Life Hosts Largest Yinzer 4.12K in Event History in Partnership with P3R
PITTSBURGH (August 14, 2021) – With a brand-new course distance, the Yinzer 4.12K had record-breaking participation along its North Shore course with nearly 700 Yinzers celebrating the best of Steel City, as well as raising…
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The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events Welcomes Runners Back to a Live Start Line in 2022
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 11, 2021) – Registration is officially open for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. More than 40,000 runners of all ages and abilities are expected to participate in…
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Signs Multi-Year Partnership with P3R as Title Partner of the Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 10, 2021) – P3R and DICK’S Sporting Goods have signed a new multi-year partnership and plan to open registration for the 2022 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events on Aug.…
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The 31st Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Opens Registration for its Return to a Live Start Line in 2021
PITTSBURGH (August 5, 2021) – Registration is open for the 31st Annual YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan, set for Thursday, November 25. This year’s event offers 5-mile, 5K, and 1-mile fun run…
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Record-Breaking 10th Annual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH (July 23, 2021) – More than 1,300 participants took to the streets in Downtown Pittsburgh’s only nighttime road race, the largest participation in event history. The event was P3R’s first live race in Pittsburgh…
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Runners Prepare for Takeoff As The FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources Returns to the Runway in 2021
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 20, 2021) – Registration is open for the 2021 FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. The family-friendly event is officially back after a year long hiatus and will…
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The 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Returns In-Person Nov. 7
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 17, 2021) – Registration is officially open for the 2021 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, which will be in person with a virtual option, allowing all runners to participate wherever they are. Participants…
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Steelers Run and Walk Brings Participants Back to Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 2, 2021) – The Steelers Run and Walk, presented by Gatorade, opens registration with in-person and virtual options, encouraging all of Steelers Nation to participate in this year’s event. As in the…
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The 2021 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Returns to a Live Start Line and Opens Registration
PITTSBURGH, PA (May 26, 2021) – The 44th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 26th annual Dollar Bank Junior Great Race open registration inviting…
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P3R and Robert Morris University Announce Partnership of the P3R Track & Field Complex
PITTSBURGH, PA (May 19, 2021) – Construction has begun at the future P3R Track & Field located at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center, starting with resurfacing of the track. Through the partnership, P3R and Robert…
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Runners Proved They’re Made of STEEL during Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH (May 3, 2021) – For the second year in a row, thousands of runners laced up their running shoes and committed to MOVE in the Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. This…
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P3R Enhances 2021 Race Weekend Experience with New Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Experience Powered by Brooks Running
PITTSBURGH (April 27, 2021) – Runners and spectators will be able to experience the 2021 Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon with a new immersive digital platform. The Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Experience…
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Light of Life’s Annual Yinzer 5K to Take on a New Course, Becoming the Yinzer 4.12K in Partnership with P3R
PITTSBURGH (April 22, 2021) – The Yinzer 5K is changing course – literally. Elevating the Pittsburgh-pride theme, the event wraps around the Northside of Pittsburgh with a 4.12K distance that honors the Steel City’s famous area…
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Names 2021 Hall of Fame Class
PITTSBURGH (April 21, 2021) – The DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and the Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the 13th class of inductees to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame. The 2021 inductees…
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Wigle Whiskey and the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Continue Partnership with Runner of STEEL Bourbon
PITTSBURGH (April 20, 2021) – P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s greatest races – including the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon – partners with Wigle Whiskey, an award-winning small batch whiskey distillery based in Pittsburgh, to…
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Pittsburgh to Host 2023 National Senior Games
PITTSBURGH (April 15, 2021) – P3R announced as the Official Event Management Partner of SportsPITTSBURGH for the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. P3R will serve as the event manager of the biennial event alongside…
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The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Returns to a Start Line in Downtown Pittsburgh this Summer
PITTSBURGH (April 8, 2021) – Downtown Pittsburgh’s only night time road race will bring runners back downtown for a “night at the races” on July 23, 2021. The one-mile race includes recreational, competitive and professional…
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Dunkin’ Becomes Official Coffee and Donut of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 22, 2021) –Pittsburgh runs on Dunkin’ is taking on a whole new meaning this week, as P3R and Dunkin’ team up for the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Through this collaboration, Dunkin’ will…
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P3R Partners with Fifth Season as the Official Greens of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 25, 2021) – P3R has partnered with Fifth Season, making Fifth Season the Official Greens of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. This partnership brings together two Pittsburgh-based organizations in alignment on…
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P3R Partners with Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation to Empower and Support Women on Their Health and Wellness Journeys
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 3, 2021) – Today, on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, P3R is proud to announce a new partnership with Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (MWRIF). P3R, the engine behind the…
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May Deemed Too Early for Marathon-Sized Event
PITTSBURGH (January 29, 2021) — The City of Pittsburgh has shared that it would not grant a permit for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events, effectively cancelling this year’s event. City…
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Ready.Set.MOVE. Kicks Off 2021 With First Quarter Box
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 26, 2021) – In a time of new year resolutions, Ready.Set.MOVE. prepares to ship out its first quarter’s box, filled with workout goodies that will not only help runners achieve their goals but…
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P3R Awards $10,000 in Grants to Pittsburgh Fitness Studios as Part of the MOVE Local Series
PITTSBURGH (January 14, 2021) – This past weekend, P3R kicked off its brand new 10-week MOVE Local Series, partnering with 10 local fitness studios to bring free cross-training workouts to the running community. The series…
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P3R and Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Announce New Partnership, Establishing I.C. Light as the Official Beer of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH (December 18, 2020) – P3R and Pittsburgh Brewing Co. announced their new two-year partnership as part of both companies’ efforts to create amazing experiences for Pittsburgh’s runners. I.C Light will be the official beer…
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Pittsburgh Natives, Fans, and Hometowners Moved Throughout the Month of November for This Year’s Virtual EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Creating Mini Pittsburgh Celebrations Across America
PITTSBURGH (December 9, 2020) – The 2020 Virtual EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler and Kids Virtual 10 presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods made it possible for people of all ages and locations around the country to…
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The 30th Annual YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Receives Record Donations
PITTSBURGH, PA (December 8, 2020) – More than 2,500 runners from 35 states and four different countries participated in this year’s virtual YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan, keeping the…
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P3R Named One of Pittsburgh’s 2020 Best Places to Work
PITTSBURGH (December 4, 2020) – P3R, the engine behind Pittsburgh’s greatest races – including the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon – was named one of Pittsburgh’s 2020 Best Places to Work by the Pittsburgh Business…
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Ready.Set.MOVE. is Bringing the Holiday Spirit to Runners’ Doors with its First-Ever, Limited-Edition Holiday Box
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 24, 2020) – The best-value running subscription box, Ready.Set.MOVE., announces the launch of the first-ever Holiday Box. With four shipments throughout the year to runners throughout America, Ready.Set.MOVE. gets athletes ready for each…
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Pittsburgh Area Corporate Employees Participate in the First-Ever Explore Your Parks Adventure
PITTSBURGH, PA (November 20, 2020) – The first annual Explore Your Parks Challenge, spanning throughout the month of October, inspired local corporate employees participating in the FedEx Corporate Challenge to explore the nine Allegheny County…
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Kids Challenged to Complete 10 Pittsburgh-themed Fitness Activities in the EQT Kids Virtual 10 Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
PITTSBURGH (October 16, 2020) – For the first time ever, Kids of STEEL can get in on the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler fun with this year’s EQT Kids Virtual 10 presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.…
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Ready.Set.MOVE. Prepares Runners Up for Fall Fitness, and Introduces Three New Partners
PITTSBURGH (October 8, 2020) – P3R, the creators of the Ready.Set.MOVE., is proud to announce three new brand partners that will be featured in this Fall’s iteration of their seasonal subscription box, including La Colombe…
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Almost 5,000 Runners Keep the Tradition Alive in the Virtual 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
PITTSBURGH, PA (October 2, 2020) – The Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race tradition lives on through the runners who participated virtually in the month-long event. From neighborhood children to the Perfect Great…
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P3R Launches First-Ever Explore Your Parks Adventure in Partnership with Allegheny County Parks to Promote Corporate Wellness
PITTSBURGH, PA (September 17, 2020) – P3R, Allegheny County Parks and Allegheny County Parks Foundation team up to offer the first-ever Explore Your Parks Adventure to promote corporate wellness within the FedEx Corporate Challenge community.…
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P3R Launches 4RUN2 Varsity to Motivate Teens to Move
PITTSBURGH (September 15, 2020) – P3R has launched a free fitness program for middle and high schoolers called 4RUN2 Varsity. Adding to P3R’s robust programming to motivate any and all to run, 4RUN2 Varsity will…
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The 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Presented by UPMC Health Plan Opens Registration for Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (September 1, 2020) – Registration is open for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan — the event’s 30th anniversary. The virtual event offers a 5-mile, 5K, and 1-mile fun run…
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Runners Help Raise $35,000 for the Allegheny Trail Alliance by Completing 150-Mile Virtual GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH – This summer, a record 125 teams completed the 150-mile Virtual GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan and helped raise a record $35,000 for the Great Allegheny Passage. The event inspired runners from…
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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Opens Registration for the 30th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot Virtually
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 27, 2020) – P3R and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh announced their partnership for this year’s YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan. The two organizations are bringing their expertise together…
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2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Goes Virtual with First-of-Its-Kind Pittsburgh Celebration Box
PITTSBURGH (August 20, 2020) – P3R and EQT have announced that the 2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, originally scheduled for Nov. 8, 2020, will be a completely virtual event that will include the first-of-its-kind Pittsburgh…
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Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Offers First-Ever One GREAT Challenge
PITTSBURGH, PA (August 12, 2020) – The first-ever virtual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race establishes the One GREAT Challenge, encouraging participants to run both the 5K and 10K distances. Participants challenging themselves…
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Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Challenges More than 1,000 to Run their Best Mile
PITTSBURGH (August 11, 2020) – This year’s Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile challenged more than a 1,000 participants to run their fastest (and most fun) mile virtually. Participants ages 3 to 84 picked their favorite…
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Registration Open for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH, PA – Registration for the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events is officially open. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to register for the weekend of events scheduled for April 30…
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Pro Runners Keep Tradition and Participate in Virtual Fleet Feet Liberty Mile
PITTSBURGH (August 4, 2020)– Even though the make-up of the race is different this year, the 2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile will still challenge participants to run their fastest (and most fun) mile virtually. America’s…
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2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Goes Greener, Offsetting Twice as Much Carbon as 2019
PITTSBURGH – P3R has partnered with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) to offset the carbon footprint at this year’s GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan. Working together, they were able to offset more than…
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P3R Launches Podcast Highlighting the Running Industry and Runners’ Stories
PITTSBURGH, PA – P3R launches the first season of Behind The Start Line, a podcast series peeling back the curtain on everything that happens before runners prepare to take off on race day. Listeners will…
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P3R Launches Free Fitness Platform to Inspire Families to Train like Kids of STEEL
PITTSBURGH (July 21, 2020) – P3R recently launched a free fitness platform for kids and their families called Workouts of STEEL. Designed for children of all ages, Workouts of STEEL includes instructional workout videos, fitness…
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The Summer Ready.Set.MOVE. Box Aims to Support Runners as they MOVE through the Summer heat
PITTSBURGH (July 20, 2020)– Things are heating up, and as runners continue to head outside to get some miles in, Ready.Set.MOVE. is aiming to help runners beat the heat. This season’s box understands the importance…
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FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources cancelled this year, will return in 2021
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 13, 2020) – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh International Airport will cancel the 2020 running of the FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. For four years, families…
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P3R Announces Diversity Initiatives
PITTSBURGH (July 8, 2020) – P3R is driving change aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive running community in Pittsburgh, including a renewed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI), as well as training for…
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Steelers Run and Walk Celebrates Steelers Nation with this Year’s Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 1, 2020) – The Steelers Run and Walk, presented by Gatorade, opened registration to Steelers Nation worldwide for this year’s virtual 5K event, which begins on Aug. 17 and will conclude on…
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2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Opens Registration for Nov. 8 Event
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 10, 2019) – Registration is officially open for the 2020 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, and runners have a lot to be excited about. The idea of celebrating the very best of Pittsburgh…
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2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Now a Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (May 21, 2020) – P3R has announced that the 2020 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, scheduled for July 24 in downtown Pittsburgh, will now be a virtual race. As an extra incentive, all participants who…
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2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race Weekend Goes Virtual
PITTSBURGH (May 15, 2020) — The City of Pittsburgh has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race and Dollar Bank Junior Great Race, originally scheduled for Sept. 26…
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2020 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan Now a Virtual Event
PITTSBURGH (May 6, 2020) – P3R has announced that the 2020 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan, scheduled for June 19-20 on the Great Allegheny Passage, will now be a virtual relay race. Event…
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Runners Participate in the First-Ever Virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
PITTSBURGH (May 3, 2020) – Pittsburgh runners proved that they are truly made of STEEL this weekend as thousands took on their virtual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend events. While social distancing left runners…
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Ready.Set.MOVE. Creates a Box to Help Runners Meet Their Race Goals Virtually
PITTSBURGH (April 14, 2020)– Races across America have been canceled for the spring, which has been devastating for both runners and race organizers. Although our favorite races won’t be happening as we know them this…
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City of Pittsburgh Bans Large Gatherings Through May 10
PITTSBURGH (March 17, 2020) — The City of Pittsburgh announced that, in accordance with guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, it has banned all gatherings of 50 or more people during the…
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Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Only Nighttime Road Race, Returns on July 24
PITTSBURGH (March 12, 2020) – The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, downtown Pittsburgh’s only nighttime road race, will return on Friday, July 24. The “night at the races” brings friends and families together to celebrate fitness…
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Names 2020 Hall of Fame Class
PITTSBURGH (March 6, 2020) – P3R and the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame Committee recently announced the 12th class of inductees to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame. The 2020 inductees are…
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P3R launches two-year partnership with alcohol-free Heineken® 0.0, announcing the first of its kind Earth Day Run
PITTSBURGH (February 26, 2020) – P3R and Heineken® 0.0 are teaming up to bring a completely sustainable race to Pittsburgh this year, encouraging sustainability efforts and benefiting the local community. In honor of Earth Day,…
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P3R announces updates and opens registration for the 2020 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan
PITTSBURGH (February 10, 2020) – The 2020 GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan opens registration with a new experience, giving runners more ways to participate in the weekend’s adventure. Runners will still experience the…
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Registration Now Open for 2020 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
More than 16,000 participants expected for One Great Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 26-27; Pittsburgh’s largest fall race has become a beloved tradition for local runners PITTSBURGH, PA (January 23, 2020) – Online registration is now…
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UPMC Health Plan Extends Partnership as the Official Health Insurance Provider of P3R’s Year-Round Calendar of Events
UPMC Health Plan has partnered with P3R over the past nine years and will extend the partnership until 2023 PITTSBURGH (January 21, 2020)– P3R announced a partnership extension with UPMC Health Plan that will extend…
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P3R Opens $10,000 Grant Application for U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials Qualifying Athletes
To help aid training needs and travel expenses, P3R’s American Development Program opens two-week application opportunity PITTSBURGH, PA (January 17, 2020) – P3R established the first-ever P3R Local Elite Grant to provide support for the 11…
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After Setting Records in 2019, P3R Looks Forward to Inspiring Even More Runners to Cross the Finish Line in 2020
More than 60,000 runners participated in P3R events in 2019, including a record number of youth; 2020 racing season kicks off with DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, May 1-3 PITTSBURGH, PA (January 16, 2020) –…
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Ready.Set.MOVE. Provides Runners with the Ultimate Winter Running Box
The quarterly subscription box is set to release its January shipment to subscribers with everything winter from running lights to warm gear PITTSBURGH (January 16, 2020) – 2020 training is officially underway and Ready.Set.MOVE., created…
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Brooks Running Extends Partnership as the Official Apparel and Footwear Provider of P3R’s Year-Round Calendar of Events
Over the past three years, Brooks has partnered with P3R to bring the best to Pittsburgh’s runners, and will excitedly continue the partnership through 2022 PITTSBURGH (January 7, 2020) – P3R and Brooks Running announced…
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