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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 Var
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!
In 2024, P3R awarded $14,000 in grants to 20 schools and youth-serving organizations.
Grant Applications are CLOSED for 2024. Stay Tuned for Applications opening in August 2025.
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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