Meet Me at Mike’s Run Series

Launch Day 2027

The road to the 2027 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events begins here! With just 262 days to go until Marathon Weekend, we’re kicking things off in a big way. Join us on Wednesday, August 12th at 110 Federal Street for a high-energy block party outside Mike’s Beer Bar. This is more than just a celebration, it's a chance to connect with fellow runners, meet our amazing sponsors and charity partners, and get inspired for another incredible year ahead.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 12th

⏰ Time: 5:30–8:00 PM (Check-in begins at 5:30 PM)

📍 Location: 110 Federal Street

👟 Fun Run/Walk: 5K & 1 Mile starts at 6:30 PM

What to Expect:

🎁 First 250 attendees in line at the registration tent get a FREE Pittsburgh Marathon running belt

🍺 All participants 21+ receive a free beer courtesy of Michelob Ultra

✨ Giveaways from Garmin, 4RUN2, Brooks Running, and more

🎽 Info on the Run for a Reason Charity Program. Charity Program. Plus the first 100 charity runners will receive a tote at the RFAR tent!

🏆 Special appearances from your favorite Pittsburgh Marathon partners

🎶 Live DJ, photo ops, giveaways, and more

1-Mile Route: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/920OzzDdCs

3-Mile Route: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/4jUPEdjxl8

Last Day to guarantee your shirt size is Sept 27th. After that first come first to get the shirts !!

Register NOW for the LECOM Costume Caper 5K Family Fun Run/Walk... Part of the famous Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival!

Proceeds support deserving medical students training to brave the front-lines everywhere.

Young and old…avid racers or exercise trotters, or just plain scenic strollers…and where all participants are encouraged to disguise themselves in their favorite Halloween-themed getups! Why? Because fantastic giveaways await clever, cute and cool costume wearers: scariest, funniest and most original. Shy about donning a costume? We understand…everyone’s a winner really, so take comfort knowing each participant receives medals and some cool race bling regardless.

All participants receive the unique "Jumbo Jack" pumpkin medal and other cool swag...separate category awards too for those who come in costume and disguise...So Don't Wait!

Race will be timed by Miles of Smiles Timing complete with a disposable chip on the bib number.

Kids of STEEL

Kids of STEEL is P3R’s free training program that helps motivate kids and their families to get moving. The program is unique – an official race provides a tangible goal for kids to work toward – and is currently available in more than 300 schools and community organizations in western Pennsylvania.

As part of this award-winning program, kids complete at least 25 training miles with their team in preparation for a family-friendly P3R event. Then they get to celebrate their hard work and join Pittsburgh’s dynamic running community.

• This Kids of STEEL Program registration is for participation at your site's practices. To register for the Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon you must complete a separate registration here.