It’s time for 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend. The Pittsburgh Live Well Expo will open today for VIP’s starting at 10 a.m. prior to doors opening for everyone at 11 a.m.Before the fun gets underway, P3R’s CEO Troy Schooley will be joined by community leaders to kick off the events which include a ribbon-cutting before the expo. You can watch live in the video player above when it begins at 9:30 a.m.>> Your guide to the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon: Events, road closures, and race highlights This year, the expo will feature some new interactive events, such as the marathon pace car for runners to sign their names.A larger-than-life Brooks running shoe that people can ride — similar to the mechanical bull found in bars, but not as rough. And a 4Run2 phone booth, where runners can use a push-button telephone to call themselves and leave an inspirational message on voicemail. These features are in addition to merchandise and the bibs at the expo.Tens of thousands of people of all ages will take part in the 2026 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend.Those participants come from 50 states and 25 countries. This year, it’s expected 300,000 spectators will watch the run from all over the course.THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFRIDAY: MAY 1Pittsburgh Live Well Expo opens for VIPs at David L. Lawrence Convention Center – 10 a.m.Pittsburgh Live Well Expo opens for everyone: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.SATURDAY: MAY 2Finish Line Festival at Point State Park: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.UPMC Health Plan | UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Run: 7:30 a.m.Sheetz Pittsburgh Toddler Trot: Heats begin at 8:30 a.m.U.S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile: 8:30 a.m.Pittsburgh Live Well Expo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon: Heats begin at 9:30 a.m.Pittsburgh Pet Walk at Point State Park: 12 p.m.SUNDAY: MARATHON DAYStart line corrals open: 5:30 a.m.Handcycle Division: 6:50 a.m.Elite Athletes: 7 a.m.Corrals A through E: 7 a.m. through 7:40 a.m.Finish Line Festival: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Back Half Marathon: 9 a.m.GNC Pittsburgh 4-mile Fitness Challenge: 9:30 a.m.

PITTSBURGH —

It’s time for 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend. The Pittsburgh Live Well Expo will open today for VIP’s starting at 10 a.m. prior to doors opening for everyone at 11 a.m.

Before the fun gets underway, P3R’s CEO Troy Schooley will be joined by community leaders to kick off the events which include a ribbon-cutting before the expo.

You can watch live in the video player above when it begins at 9:30 a.m.

>> Your guide to the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon: Events, road closures, and race highlights

This year, the expo will feature some new interactive events, such as the marathon pace car for runners to sign their names.

A larger-than-life Brooks running shoe that people can ride — similar to the mechanical bull found in bars, but not as rough. And a 4Run2 phone booth, where runners can use a push-button telephone to call themselves and leave an inspirational message on voicemail.

These features are in addition to merchandise and the bibs at the expo.

Tens of thousands of people of all ages will take part in the 2026 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend.

Those participants come from 50 states and 25 countries. This year, it’s expected 300,000 spectators will watch the run from all over the course.

THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY: MAY 1

Pittsburgh Live Well Expo opens for VIPs at David L. Lawrence Convention Center – 10 a.m.Pittsburgh Live Well Expo opens for everyone: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY: MAY 2

Finish Line Festival at Point State Park: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.UPMC Health Plan | UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Run: 7:30 a.m.Sheetz Pittsburgh Toddler Trot: Heats begin at 8:30 a.m.U.S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile: 8:30 a.m.Pittsburgh Live Well Expo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon: Heats begin at 9:30 a.m.Pittsburgh Pet Walk at Point State Park: 12 p.m.

SUNDAY: MARATHON DAY

Start line corrals open: 5:30 a.m.Handcycle Division: 6:50 a.m.Elite Athletes: 7 a.m.Corrals A through E: 7 a.m. through 7:40 a.m.Finish Line Festival: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Back Half Marathon: 9 a.m.GNC Pittsburgh 4-mile Fitness Challenge: 9:30 a.m.