Local and visiting football fans can run or walk through the North Shore and Downtown during one of Pittsburgh’s biggest sports celebrations
PITTSBURGH – P3R today announced the course for the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 25. This one-time event gives local residents and visiting football fans a rare opportunity to run or walk through the North Shore and Downtown while soaking in the excitement surrounding one of Pittsburgh’s biggest sporting events ever.
The course will begin on the North Shore near PNC Park, cross the 16th Street Bridge, continue to Downtown Pittsburgh along Penn Avenue, and finish near the entrance to Point State Park. After crossing the finish line, participants will be just steps away from the official NFL Draft experience in Point State Park. Click here to review the course map.
“With thousands of visitors coming to Pittsburgh for Draft week, we wanted to create an experience that allows people to explore the city on foot,” said Troy Schooley, P3R CEO. “The Draft will bring incredible energy to the North Shore and Downtown, and this event gives participants a unique way to be part of it. Whether you run or walk, the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K is a fun way to experience the excitement and celebrate a special moment for Pittsburgh.”
To commemorate this unique experience, all participants will receive an exclusive PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K shirt and a finisher medal. Participants can register now to secure their spot in the Picksburgh Draft Day 5K.
About P3R
P3R is the region’s go-to premier sporting event and experience expert. While best known for the annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, P3R organizes up to 20 major events every year. With a rich history of working with top-tier clients such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Senior Games, and more, P3R brings operational excellence to every aspect of event planning and execution. We strive to inspire any and all to move with us. Read more at: P3R.org
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