The Kids of STEEL Challenge
The Kids of STEEL Challenge motivates kids to stay active all year long by participating in a series of fun, age-appropriate races. When participants complete 3 out of the 6 races throughout the year, they earn an exclusive Kids of STEEL Challenge medal!
Qualifying Events
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No additional sign-ups needed. If you register for any of the 3 qualifying events, you will be automatically added to the Kids of STEEL Challenge.
Qualifying Events Include:
- Pittsburgh Parade Day Dash presented by GNC
- DICK's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend
- The Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon
- UPMC Health Plan / UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K
- America's Mile presented by VisitPITTSBURGH (any heat)
- Richard S. Caluguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
- 5K
- Dollar Bank Junior Great Race
- FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources
- YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan
Visit the Kids of STEEL Tent on Federal Street after America's Mile presented by VisitPITTSBURGH to get your Kids of STEEL Challenge Medal. Your America's Mile medal will be given to you separately at the finish line.
Kids 15 and under are eligible to earn a Kids of STEEL Challenge medal.
That's fantastic! We love to see kids and their families MOVING year round.
You will receive your medal after completing your 3rd event. Everything after that is extra credit.😄
Yes, virtual participation counts towards the Kids of STEEL Challenge. Your medal will be mailed to you after your third complete event.
