Four young women at the 2023 liberty mile
A group of teenagers at the Liberty Mile

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RUN Varsity is the P3R program designed to support, educate and encourage teenage runners. While middle schoolers aspire to run for their school’s varsity team and high school runners compete at the varsity level, all teenagers are welcome at RUN Varsity events. RUN Varsity is the natural transition following P3R's award-winning youth program, Kids of STEEL. RUN Varsity does not interfere with athletes' normal school sports seasons, but in turn supplements them with summer events, grant opportunities, and educational components such as webinars, videos, and in-person events.

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P3R Movement Grant

The P3R Movement Grant is a unique grant opportunity that is open to any youth (individual 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!

Apply for a Grant this fall HERE: https://bit.ly/movegrants2024

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot - Teams can win $500!

Did you know that Thanksgiving is the most popular running day in the country? Every school that has 5 or more participants for the 1-Mile, 5K, or 5_Mile will be entered in a drawing to win $500 for their club or school. Make sure you list your school name when you register.

Trot as a team: YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan

P3R Board of Directors' Scholarship

The P3R Board of Directors' Scholarship was established to recognize and support graduating high school seniors who inspire others to MOVE. This scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and service, both through and beyond athletics. 

Recipients are selected based on a combination of school involvement, athletic participation, academics, community service, leadership, and essay questions.

Congratulations to this year's winners:

  • Duane Carter - Steel Valley
  • Henry Koloc - Fox Chapel
  • Maggie Mollenauer - North Hills
  • Grace Nesko - Burrell
  • Sydney Shock - Peters Township

Stay tuned for next year's application opening in January 2025.

"Once kids start the Kids of STEEL program, they stay. Having something like RUN Varsity will help to keep them running." - Coach Steph McFerron

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