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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 Pittsburgh Marathon weekend draws record-large number of participants
A record-setting 46,000 people came out for the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon weekend this year. At 7 a.m. Sunday, tens of thousands of runners hit the pavement for the 2025 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Participants came from all 50 states and 24 countries to run the 26.2 miles throughout Pittsburgh's winding and hilly landscape. The male marathon winner, Mulgeta Birhanu Feyissa, crossed the finish line at 2 hours, 14 minutes and 31 seconds. Advertisement 'Yes, it's a little warm it's a little humid and there were a few uphill's. I'm very happy. I'm extremely pleased,' he said. Jane Bareikis took the top spot in the women's division for the second year in a row. 'As they go across the bridges and through our neighborhoods... they're greeted with enthusiastic folks on the sidelines really cheering them on at every turn,' Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said. We spoke to one runner about why he participated in the race. 'I'm from Saint Louis, Missouri. Just happy to be here for the Pittsburgh Marathon. I started in 2015. I started doing this running for Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure,' Christopher Blair said. Advertisement Each person has a different reason for being a part of the race, but there is one thing everyone gets. 'The crowds are out encouraging them, getting them to this finish line, you see everybody starting to cross now - a lot of smiles on their faces, a lot of excitement,' CEO of P3R Troy Schooley said. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Marathon will continue with largest turnout ever after storms caused some concerns
Thousands of runners will take to the streets this Sunday for the annual Pittsburgh Marathon. The 26-mile course runs through many city neighborhoods, including the East End, where storms recently disrupted power and scattered debris along the route. On Friday, Channel 11 News spoke with organizers and city and county leaders who reported a collaborative cleanup effort. Marathon organizers held a joint news conference on Friday. 'This year's marathon is bringing visitors from 50 states and 24 countries, giving us a chance to showcase Pittsburgh,' said Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato. Advertisement More than 46,000 runners are expected to participate this year, making it the largest turnout in the event's history, according to P3R, the organization responsible for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. 'I want to thank city employees, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Public Safety, and our utility workers. They did everything possible to make this weekend happen,' said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Earlier this week, many expressed concerns after an unprecedented storm knocked out power, downed electric lines, and uprooted trees across the city just days before the race. Organizers have been monitoring the route daily. 'People are excited; they've invested a lot of time and effort into this journey, so we will make it work for them. We are not concerned about the course at this point,' said Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R. Advertisement On Friday afternoon, Channel 11 News drove along the route and observed that much of the 26-mile stretch had been cleared of debris, with crews actively repairing roads along Fifth Avenue. While power has not been restored in some areas of the city, organizers assured that this would not impact Sunday's race. 'All our generators power this event, so Duquesne Light and other power companies can focus on restoring service,' Schooley explained. While out-of-town visitors may be unaware of the storm's impact come Sunday, local runners are definitely aware. 'We were without power and had a chaotic week just trying to get everything done, but we finally got our power back the other day, which was a relief,' said runner Will Lovever. Lovever placed second in last year's marathon and lives just outside the city. Despite being without power for most of the week, he continued training. He placed first in the Philadelphia Marathon last year and hopes to cross the finish line in Pittsburgh this year, cheered on by his family and friends. 'It would be incredible to win and be the first Pittsburgh man to win the Pittsburgh Marathon,' Lovever said. Crews will begin towing any cars parked along the route starting Saturday night. Advertisement Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
City leaders and Pittsburgh Marathon staff prepared for more than 45,000 runners this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people will be in Pittsburgh for marathon weekend, and local leaders said they're prepared to keep everyone safe. More than 46,000 people of all backgrounds will be hitting the streets of Pittsburgh Saturday and Sunday. P3R CEO Troy Schooley said they come from 50 states and 24 countries, ages five months to 87. "I'm proud to announce that the 2025 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events will be the largest in its history," Schooley said. Many of those registered never thought they'd be able to achieve the goal of completing a race. "Year after year, there are 1000s of stories, and I can't wait to see everybody cross the finish line," Schooley said. The celebrations start with the Health and Fitness Expo on Friday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and then family fun day on Saturday. 10,000 kids from 330 schools in the region will take part in the largest kids' race in the country on the North Shore. There will also be the 5K, toddler trot, pet walk, and the second year of the 'Champions Mile,' an untimed, inclusive event supporting those with disabilities. Then Sunday is the big event: with the marathon, half marathon, and relay, starting at Liberty by 10th Street. Incident commander for the events, Lance Hoyson, said they have more than 300 officers assigned specifically to marathon posts, with most focused on traffic. "The staffing for the marathon was planned and set aside months in advance," Hoyson said. They have assistance from state and county police, along with neighboring departments and the sheriff's office. He said EMS is in the same position, and on top of still responding to this week's storm, he said they're ready for anything that may come their way. "We plan for them, and we know it's just part of policing the city," Hoyson said. Schooley adds that they got lucky and didn't have much debris to clean up along the route. "To be able to be in this place right now where it's actually going to happen after one of the most devastating storms this region has ever seen, I just ask for you to clap for my city workers and for all that they've done," Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said. With the routes traveling across the city, expect parking restrictions, along with closures and delays. Towing will likely begin Sunday morning around 2 or 3 a.m. along the race route. The Boulevard of the Allies between Wood and Stanwix streets is now closed through the end of the events on Sunday. You can check out our detailed guide with detours, road closures, and maps at this link. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said that since 2009, the marathon weekend has brought in more than $150 million for the city and the county.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend expected to welcome 45,000 runners
The Pittsburgh Marathon is poised to welcome record crowds for the annual event. According to P3R, the organization that puts on the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, this year's event is expected to be the 'biggest in the race's history.' Advertisement P3R said, in a release, that organizers are expecting more than 45,000 runners to cross the finish line. The event is set for May 3-4. 'Participants from all 50 states and 19 countries will take to the streets of Pittsburgh for a weekend of movement, motivation and memorable moments — culminating in the unforgettable achievement of crossing the finish line and earning their medal,' P3R said in a release. The weekend's events will start Friday, May 2, with the Pittsburgh Live Well Expo, presented by GNC — it's the largest fitness expo in western Pennsylvania. The expo will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and is free to the public. Organizers are expecting around 85,000 attendees. Click here to read more from our partners at the Pittsburgh Business Times. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
VisitPittsburgh expects 500-700,000 people for 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is expected to be the biggest event in the city's history. 'This is a game-changer for our region and a defining moment for Pittsburgh,' said Michele Meloy Burchfield of VisitPittsburgh. The NFL Draft is still 392 days away, but planning has been well underway. 'In just 13 short months, we will welcome between 500,000 to 700,000 visitors to the shores of Downtown Pittsburgh,' said Jerad Bacha of VisitPittsburgh. Advertisement On Wednesday, some conceptual renderings of how the Draft in the Steel City will look were shown at VisitPittsburgh's annual meeting. While the exact plans aren't finalized just yet, this is the first time the NFL Draft will have two main locations separated by a river. 'Then NFL looks at it as an opportunity. Obviously, it's a challenge that's uniquely Pittsburgh, but there's also a lot that we can offer from a solution standpoint,' Bachar added. Those challenges are transportation between the Point and the North Shore, and public safety. 'I'm very confident in the meetings that we've had with public safety, city police, county police, state police, and everybody else involved. It's going to be a very safe event for our city,' said Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R. Advertisement To make a weekend like this successful, organizers say they are going to need a 'small army' of volunteers. 'We're going to need probably 3,000 volunteers to help out throughout draft weekend,' Schooley said. Schooley said local colleges have already been reaching out to get students involved as volunteers, too. 'The volunteerism in this city really shines when big events come in, so we don't see it being an issue of collecting these volunteers and wanting people to be involved,' he said. Not only are local businesses like hotels, restaurants, and museums ready for that busy weekend, VisitPittsburgh said they are looking forward to the 50 million people to watch the draft on TV. Advertisement 'They might not have known about Pittsburgh, but when they see it on TV and they see our bridges, and see our stadium, it also allows VisitPittsburgh and that team to be attract bigger events through out the upcoming years,' Schooley said. VisitPittsburgh is sending a team of about 20 people to Green Bay, Wisconsin, next month to see what works for their draft — and what doesn't — before Pittsburgh is officially on the clock for 2026. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
