Runners and walkers gathered Saturday morning in Pittsburgh to officially kick off training for the 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events.According to a release, more than 1,500 gathered in the Strip District, marking the beginning of a four-month journey toward one of the city’s most anticipated spring traditions.RELATED VIDEO: WTAE Channel 4 named official media partner of 2026 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon“The energy we see at events like today’s Training Kickoff is what makes Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend so special,” Troy Schooley, P3R CEO, said in the release. “It’s not just about the miles—it’s about the people, the community, and the commitment to moving together.”Participants were led by the People’s Pace Team and P3R Pace Team on 5K and 10K training routes, with multiple pace options designed to support runners and walkers of all experience levels, the release said. The kickoff event also featured on-site activations and support from a wide range of partners who will play a role throughout the training season and race weekend.Participants also had the opportunity to connect with Run for a Reason Charity Program partners and learn how they can support local causes while earning a free race registration.WTAE Channel 4 has been named the official media partner of the 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events, bringing participants, spectators, and the entire Pittsburgh community unprecedented access to marathon weekend coverage.The 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend, set for May 1–3, 2026, will celebrate the city’s resilience and spirit as runners from around the world take to the streets of Pittsburgh. For more information or to register, click here.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

Runners and walkers gathered Saturday morning in Pittsburgh to officially kick off training for the 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events.

According to a release, more than 1,500 gathered in the Strip District, marking the beginning of a four-month journey toward one of the city’s most anticipated spring traditions.

RELATED VIDEO: WTAE Channel 4 named official media partner of 2026 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon

“The energy we see at events like today’s Training Kickoff is what makes Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend so special,” Troy Schooley, P3R CEO, said in the release. “It’s not just about the miles—it’s about the people, the community, and the commitment to moving together.”

Participants were led by the People’s Pace Team and P3R Pace Team on 5K and 10K training routes, with multiple pace options designed to support runners and walkers of all experience levels, the release said.

The kickoff event also featured on-site activations and support from a wide range of partners who will play a role throughout the training season and race weekend.

Participants also had the opportunity to connect with Run for a Reason Charity Program partners and learn how they can support local causes while earning a free race registration.

WTAE Channel 4 has been named the official media partner of the 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events, bringing participants, spectators, and the entire Pittsburgh community unprecedented access to marathon weekend coverage.

The 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend, set for May 1–3, 2026, will celebrate the city’s resilience and spirit as runners from around the world take to the streets of Pittsburgh.

For more information or to register, click here.

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