Team Pittsburgh Elite Aquatics

3RMS Description

Team Forever will host the 14th Annual Three Rivers Marathon Swim (#3RMS) on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This unique 30K open water swimming event benefits Team Forever, which donates the 3RMS profit to the Forever Fund. The fund benefits local families in need of help to cover the costs associated with infant cardiothoracic surgery at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Please visit Darren’s website for more information on the history of Team Forever, and the Forever Fund.The 3RMS will be open for a water start of 8 marathon swimmers. We launch at 7:00AM with powered escorts, kayaking teams and all crew from the North Shore, and head over to “the Point” (Point State Park) where swimmers will begin with a water start from the Point State Park Fountain.•Swimmers will be fed from a designated kayak. Additional supplies (water/supplements) will be on the second kayak. Should it be required, additional water will be available aboard one of our powered escort boats which will patrol the course during the entire swim.•Swimmers will have two kayak volunteers to flank them at all times, with information provided in advance to communicate. Swimmers can bring their own kayakers/kayaks with them. Part of the entrance fee goes to cover the kayaks from 3 Rivers Outdoors. They have been kind to provide a discount.Swimmers will swim north, current assist, along 5K of the Ohio River where they will turn around at Brunot Island, and swim 5K, against the current, back to the city. Once the swimmers hit the Point State Park 10K mark, they will begin swimming against the current to the half-way point (15K) on the Monongahela River, for the Hot Metal Bridge turnaround point Swimmers will return to the starting point once again for the 20K mark. Swimmers will make the turn around the Point, and head out against the tide of 5K of the Allegheny River to the 40th Street Bridge, and head back (current assist) the final 5K to the Point (along the city-side of the Allegheny) the original starting point, for a buoy finish. Swimmers will exit the water via a powered escort, and return to the North Shore location.Distance: Roughly 30K – 10K, out-and-back 5K, in each of the three rivers; (1) Ohio, (2) Monongahela and (3) AlleghenyFormat: 2 kayakers/swimmer, powered escort boats and Pittsburgh River Rescue/Pittsburgh Police/Coast Guard in supportWater Temperature: Wide range. Average +/-72FWater Conditions: Usually calm during first 10K (Ohio River), boat traffic and potential headwinds churn up the Monongahela and the Allegheny Rivers. Overall, current is minimal. Keep in touch with local river conditions (Allegheny River Conditions)Time Cutoff Strict 12-hours cut-off. 4-hour 10K pace. I believe safety is the most important aspect of any marathon swim. Twilight will begin to set in after the 12-hour mark. It can potentially be a very busy Allegheny River, and I want my swimmers to be visible.3RMS Swimming Attire: Marathon Swimming CostumeThis marathon swimming event will not only give hope and encouragement, but will provide the opportunity for families to remain together during the biggest challenges of their lives. Can you handle swimming 30K through the Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers?Darren E. Miller, Race DirectorLET’S GET EXCITED!!!

Event's current local time: 3:37 AM ET

St. Aidan Parish and Blessed Francis Seelos Academy are pleased to invite you to our 9th St. Alphonsus Harvest Home Twilight One Mile Fun Run and 5K!

• WHERE: This family friendly event will take place in beautiful North Park at the Harmar Pavilion (located up from the North Park Swimming Pool on South Ridge Drive)

• WHEN: The 1 Mile Fun run will begin at 6:00 PM and the 5K will begin at 6:30 PM, on Friday, September 11th, 2026.

Important Details:

• THE COURSES: The 5K Course is a two-loop, wheel measured, 5K road race starting and ending on South Ridge Drive across from Harmar Pavilion and Pie Traynor Field. The Kids' 1-Mile Fun Run (ages 14 and under) will be a shorter loop that follows part of the 5K course.

• RACE TIMING: The race will be timed by Miles of Smiles Timing Service. Results will be posted on the Miles of Smiles Website. www.smileymiles.com

Important Dates:

• Last Day To Be Guaranteed a Race Shirt:

• Last Day of Online Registration/Day to be Guaranteed A Race Shirt. Wednesday, September 9th 6:00PM (After that date orders will be filled as received. If a size runs out, we will give the next size up until all t-shirts are distributed)

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup/Registration. Thursday, September 4th 5-7 PM. Blessed Francis Seelos Academy entrance, 201 Church Road, Wexford, PA 15090

• Race Day Registration. Friday, September 5th 4:00-5:45PM (1 mile) 4:00-6:00PM (5K), Harmar Pavilion.

5K Awards:

• Top 3 male and female overall finishers (Trophies)

• Top 3 male and female Masters (over 40): (Trophies)

• Top 3 Handcycle finishers (Trophies)

• Top 3 in the following age groups (5K): 9 & under, 10-11,12-13, 14-15, 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).

• Special awards:

• 1st time 5K participant medal (overall) or 1st Harvest Home 5K

• Seelos Double Medal (Completing both the 5K and 1 mile events--15 & under only)

1 mile Awards

• Top 5 male and female overall finishers

• Top 5 in the following age groups: (5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15)

Parking is at the North Park Pool Parking Lot. Walk to the Harmar Pavilion from the Parking Lot.

Support: All race proceeds will support Saint Aidan Parish and Blessed Francis Seelos Academy Catholic School.

Lace up and join us for the 17th Annual Run for Their Lives 5K on September 19, 2026! This timed charity fun run features an approximately 3-mile course through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of North Park in northern Allegheny County, just north of Pittsburgh, PA. Your participation helps raise awareness of bleeding disorders and supports essential education and advocacy programs.

Online run registration will close at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 18. In-person registration will begin at 7:30 AM on Saturday, September 6!

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: North Park Swimming Pool Loop, 303 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

Time: Registration begins at 7:30 AM, Race begins at 8:30 AM

Distance: 5K (Approximately 3-mile course)

Each participant will receive a technical race t-shirt (if registered by July 31, 2026), goody bag, and medal. The final day to ensure a shirt in your size is Friday, July 31.

The registration fee schedule is as follows:

Early Bird Pricing – $25 now through May 31, 2026

Pre-Race Registration – $30 from June 1 – September 18, 2026

Race Day Fee – $35

Virtual Run for Their Lives 5K

Our hybrid run gives you the choice to join us in-person on September 19 in North Park or be a virtual runner and run one of your favorite courses! No matter where you run, you’re still raising critical awareness and funds to support those affected by bleeding disorders in Western Pennsylvania!

Registration for virtual runners is $25 and includes a t-shirt (if registered by July 31, 2026), race medal, and goody bag. Virtual runners have the option to have their race packets/bags mailed to them for an additional fee or free pick-up at the WPBDF office located at: 433 State Avenue, Suite #4, Beaver PA 15009.

Our office is open from 9 am - 4 pm. Please contact Jessica, Race Director, at [email protected] to coordinate packet pick-up. Stay tuned for more information about virtual race packet pick-up and shipping dates.

Come for the Run – Stay for the Fun!

Following the Run for Their Lives 5K, join us for our Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk to support the Western PA Bleeding Disorder Foundation. Enjoy snacks, music, raffles, games, and community! For more information about the walk and to register or donate please visit our Walk page at: https://bit.ly/wpbdf-unite

Questions? Call Jessica at 724-741-6160 or e-mail [email protected].