Gift registrations available for the 2023 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events; plus, you can save BIG during the 4RUN2 Store’s Black Friday sale

To further support youth in the Western Pennsylvania region, P3R created a new grant which is now open for applications. The "P3R Movement Grant" is a unique grant opportunity that is open to any and all youth (individual youth and youth organizations serving students under 19 years of age) regardless of sport or activity. If you need assistance with purchasing equipment, registration fees, hosting events, or anything that will help you and/or your team MOVE, this opportunity is for you!

Philip O’Hara and his team, Past Champs Just Jogging Along know what it takes to conquer the 150 miles of the GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan.  Here’s Philip’s advice to teams running their first-ever GAP Relay. 

There is nothing like the feeling of a first of any kind, but there is something very special about running your first half marathon. If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking yourself Am I ready for my first half marathon?

The answer is YES, you will be ready if you:

1. Prepare
2. Plan
3. Adjust

For National Girls & Women in Sports Day we're spotlighting a former WPIAL athlete who is now one of the top distance runners in the country, Elaina Tabb! Elaina talks about her time participating in sports while growing up and shares advice for young female athletes. 

As the weather cools down and the holiday season heats up, we can’t help but feel excitement knowing this year’s YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan is almost two weeks away! The Zimmerman family is ready to get back to a live start line—will you join them?! Read on to learn more about what this annual tradition means to their family.

“The shared experiences we’ve had in the three years of running the GAP Relay together are great memories for all of us, and it really bonds us.”