Record 52,000 Runners Cross the Finish Line in Historic DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend
Record race weekend turnout and a new women’s half marathon course record highlight the coldest race day since the event’s return in 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA – A record-setting weekend came to a powerful close at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, where more than 52,000 participants took to the streets of Pittsburgh to earn the title of Runner of STEEL. Sunday’s five races capped a weekend marked by sold-out events and the coldest race-day temperatures since the relaunch of the race in 2009.
“From unprecedented participation to incredible performances, the energy throughout the Steel City was unmatched,”said Troy Schooley, P3R CEO. “It’s inspiring to see how race weekend continues to grow each year and bring our community together in meaningful ways.”
The men’s division of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon featured a tightly contested battle at the front, with Pittsburgh native Will Loevner emerging victorious in 2:14:52. Jared Ward followed just seconds behind in 2:15:04 after the Americans ran stride-for-stride through the second half of the course, while Milton Rotich of Kenya claimed third in 2:17:10.
“I could feel the Pittsburgh energy every mile, and it brought me to the most rewarding win of my career,” Loevner said. “Thank you to all of of yinz! I’m proud to get the win for the city of champions.”
In the women’s division, Jane Bareikis defended her title for a third consecutive year with a time of 2:30:34—an impressive six minutes faster than her 2025 finish. Morgan Jensen secured second with a time of 2:39:23, while Peyton McGovern earned a third-place finish in 2:57:07.
"To become the first woman in history to win the marathon three times in a row is a feeling I can’t fully put into words. Pittsburgh has become my second home, and I am so honored to leave my mark on the history of this incredible race,” Bareikis said. “This city has a grit and a spirit that mirrors my own training, and the energy from the crowds on those hills carried me through every mile.”
In the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, Ethiopia’s Buze Diriba Kejela set a new women’s course record with a time of 1:08:39. The performance secured her second race title and added to an already decorated résumé that includes three EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler victories. Defending champion Everlyn Kemboi of Kenya placed second in 1:09:11, improving upon her 2025 time to also beat the previous course record, while fellow Kenyan Monicah Ngige finished third with a time of 1:10:37.
On the men’s side, Mohammed El Youssfi of Morocco made a decisive move early and never relinquished the lead, crossing the finish line in 1:01:45. Aidan Reed followed with a time of 1:02:26, with Merga Gemeda rounding out the top three in 1:02:43.
Approximately 26,000 runners from all 50 states and 34 countries accomplished their goals and earned their medals today. In addition to the marathon and half marathon, this total number includes teams who split the 26.2-mile course as part of the FedEx Pittsburgh Marathon Relay and participants of the GNC Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge.
The impact of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events will extend far beyond race day thanks to the nearly 5,000 charity runners who are expected to raise more than $1.5 million to benefit 50 official charities and 14 contributing charities through the Run for a Reason Charity Program presented by KeyBank.
2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
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OVERALL MEN 1) Will Loevner (USA / PA), 2:14:52, $8,000* 2) Jared Ward (USA / UT), 2:15:04, $4,000 3) Milton Rotich (KEN), 2:17:10, $2,000 4) Colin Martin (USA / PA), 2:18:16, $1,000 5) Alex Diltz (USA / CO), 2:21:17, $500 6) Donnie Cowart (USA / NC), 2:22:05, $500** 7) Connor Pivirotto (USA / PA), 2:23:29 8) Stephen Biebelhausen (USA / OH), 2:25:24 9) Zachary Wedding (USA / MD), 2:27:11 10) David Gregory (USA / VA), 2:28:49 *Includes $1,000 for Schneider Downs Fastest Pennsylvania Resident **Includes $500 for Masters |
OVERALL WOMEN 1) Jane Bareikis (USA / IL), 2:30:34, $7,000 2) Morgan Jensen (USA / UT), 2:39:23, $4,000 3) Peyton McGovern (USA / NY), 2:57:07, $2,000 4) Lauren Reasoner (USA / AZ), 2:59:25, $1,500** 5) Arielle Hesse (USA / VA), 3:02:55, $500 6) Lauren Maurer (USA / MO), 3:03:38 7) Maria Remillard (USA / NY), 3:03:39 8) Ann Cook (USA / OH), 3:06:46 9) Nicole Keeley (USA / PA), 3:07:34, $1,000* 10) Mallory Mueller (USA / VA), 3:07:57 I |
2026 Pittsburgh Marathon Handcycle Division presented by PNC Bank
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MEN'S DIVISION 1) Marshall Tempest (USA / PA), 1:40:16 2) Tom Antolic (USA / PA), 1:47:58 3) Dan McCoy (USA / PA), 1:51:24 |
WOMEN’S DIVISION 1) Heidi Stark (USA / PA), 3:04:15 |
2026 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
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OVERALL MEN 1) Mohammed El-Youssfi (MAR), 01:01:45, $10,000 2) Aidan Reed (USA / CO), 1:02:26, $6,000 3) Merga Gemeda (USA / MN), 1:02:43, $4,000 4) Amanueal Mesel (XXB), 1:02:58 , $3,000 5) Dominic Ondoro (KEN), 1:03:28, $2,000 6) Andrew Bowman (USA / MI), 1:03:38, $1,500 7) Will Norris (USA / VA), 1:03:51, $1,000 8) Medhane Woldu (USA / CA), 1:03:56, $750 9) Emad Bashir-Mohammed (USA / CO), 1:04:05, $500 10) Tesfu Weldegebreal (XXB), 1:05:21, $250 |
OVERALL WOMEN 1) Buze Diriba Kejela (ETH), 1:08:39, $10,000 2) Everlyn Kemboi (KEN), 1:09:11, $6,000 3) Monicah Ngige (KEN), 1:10:37, $4,000 4) Cleo Boyd (CAN), 1:12:26, $3,000 5) Stephanie Bruce (USA / AZ), 1:12:28, $4,500* 6) Lauren White (USA / NY), 1:13:41, $1,500 7) Heather Kampf (USA / MN), 1:16:46, $1,000 8) Nicole Hilton (USA / PA), 1:17:32, $750 9) Jaren Rubio (USA / DC), 1:17:55, $500 10) Autumn Sands (USA / DC), 1:18:16, $750 *Includes $2,500 for Masters - Women |
Visit ThePittsburghMarathon.com/results for complete results and more, and click here for high resolution images of the winners, other participants, and highlights from today’s race.
Powered by P3R, the 19th edition of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events will be held April 30 - May 2, 2027. Nearly 100 of the nation’s elite athletes are expected to compete for the 2027 USATF Half Marathon Championships that will be contested in conjunction with the 2027 UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon.
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About the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events
The Pittsburgh Marathon was held annually from 1985-2003. After a five-year hiatus, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon was relaunched in 2009 and debuted with a sold-out field of 10,000 participants. It has grown each year since, evolving from a single race day into a weekend of events for the whole family that annually attracts nearly 40,000 runners. Read more at: ThePittsburghMarathon.com
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