PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Officials say 40,000 athletes are expected to be in town for the 10th anniversary of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.
“This year, we’ve got folks from as far away as Australia, Brazil, Germany and the Czech Republic,” says Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive.
In honor of this year’s 10th anniversary, there are some special events planned.
“We’re going to paint the town red, white and blue,” says Patrice Matamoros, the race’s director. “We are hosting the U.S. National Championship for the Half Marathon. We will have men and women from all over the country that are the best of the best, competing in Pittsburgh… We [also] have 30 international and national runners who are coming to participate in the marathon.”
Some do it for exercise. Others participate in memory of a loved one or for a good cause. This year alone, more than 3,000 charity runners have raised $1.5 million.
The events are designed so that athletes of all abilities can participate.
On Saturday, there will be a 5K, Toddler Trot, Kids Marathon and the annual Pet Walk.
On Sunday, the Half Marathon, Full Marathon and Marathon Relay begin at 7:05 a.m.
“This year, we’ve got folks from as far away as Australia, Brazil, Germany and the Czech Republic,” says Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive.
In honor of this year’s 10th anniversary, there are some special events planned.
“We’re going to paint the town red, white and blue,” says Patrice Matamoros, the race’s director. “We are hosting the U.S. National Championship for the Half Marathon. We will have men and women from all over the country that are the best of the best, competing in Pittsburgh… We [also] have 30 international and national runners who are coming to participate in the marathon.”
Some do it for exercise. Others participate in memory of a loved one or for a good cause. This year alone, more than 3,000 charity runners have raised $1.5 million.
The events are designed so that athletes of all abilities can participate.
On Saturday, there will be a 5K, Toddler Trot, Kids Marathon and the annual Pet Walk.
On Sunday, the Half Marathon, Full Marathon and Marathon Relay begin at 7:05 a.m.
