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

March 7, 2024

This untimed, inclusive event welcomes everyone to join in a celebration of inclusion, joy, and bravery, supporting families and friends living with disabilities

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 untimed, inclusive event welcomes everyone to join in a celebration of inclusion, joy, and bravery, supporting families and friends living with disabilities.

Scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. on “Family Day” of Marathon Weekend on May 4, the U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile invites participants of all abilities to run, walk, stroll or roll through the vibrant streets of Pittsburgh, culminating in a memorable finish under the iconic DICK’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon finish line on the Boulevard of the Allies. This event is designed to create a sense of unity and accomplishment, allowing individuals of diverse backgrounds to come together and share in the spirit of community.

“The U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile embodies P3R’s mission to inspire any and all to move. Now even more people will have the opportunity to participate and earn their medal during marathon weekend,” said Troy Schooley, P3R CEO. “This event will showcase the true spirit of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend – a celebration where everyone, regardless of ability, is not only welcome but celebrated.”

The U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile also will give back to the community with $10 from every registration directly benefiting the 45 official charities of the Run for a Reason Charity Program presented by KeyBank. By being part of the event, participants not only engage in a unique and inclusive experience but also contribute to meaningful causes that make a positive impact on the community.

“We are excited to support this year’s U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile. This event is not just about completing a distance; it’s about breaking down barriers, fostering a sense of community, and making a positive impact on the lives of others,” said Kurt Barshick, Vice President of U. S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works.

Participants are encouraged to sign up and be a part of this empowering experience, open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All registered participants will receive an event shirt and medal to commemorate their involvement in the inaugural U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile.

“We are thrilled to enthusiastically support this year’s U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile. We are thankful to P3R’s team for making a space for athletes of all abilities to come together to celebrate marathon weekend,” shares Andrew Fee, Executive Director for the Three Rivers Region of the Special Olympics PA “With every step these runners take, it will inspire us to redefine our own limits and celebrate the strength within us all. Our athletes and families are excited for this opportunity!”

To register or learn more about the U. S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile and other events during the 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events, visit thePittsburghMarathon.com.

Story contact: Kelsey Emch, P3R Public Relations Specialist, 417-425-9400 or kelsey.emch@p3r.org

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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. As part of P3R’s non-profit mission to inspire any and all to MOVE with us, we provide premium event experiences and robust programming – including the Run for a Reason Charity Program, award-winning Kids of STEEL program, Pittsburgh Corporate Challenge, RUN Varsity, and more – that engage everyone in the Western Pennsylvania community and beyond.

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About U. S. Steel

Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.

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