Picksburgh Draft Day 5K
Get ready to hit the streets on Saturday, April 25, for the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K. Be a part of a one-time-only running experience at the heart of Draft weekend. Run or walk through the city, crossing iconic bridges set against the Pittsburgh skyline.
Can’t make it to the Steel City? You can participate and score these exclusive items through virtual registration and participate from anywhere.
START TIME: 7:30 am




FAQs
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 7:30AM
Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, baby joggers, strollers, roller skates and rollerblades are not permitted on the course at any time.
Dogs are not permitted on the course. If you have a service animal, you may participate in the 5K with prior approval. Please contact info@p3r.org.
Yes! When you register for the event, you can select the virtual option. We will mail all of your items to you after the event.
If you are unable to run this event in-person, you can select the virtual option during the registration process. We will mail all of your race items to you (you don't need to come to packet pick up) and you can complete your event at your own convenience.
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The course pace limit is 20 minutes/mile.
You can use the PARKPGH app to see which parking garages/lots in the area have spaces available.
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There will be awards for the top 3 Male, top 3 Female, and top 3 Non-Binary.
At P3R, we are committed to providing delicious and nutritious food options for all participants. We understand the importance of catering to various dietary needs and ensuring transparency about the ingredients used in the food we offer. Below is important information regarding allergens and nutrition for the food items being served:
Allergens:
- Our food items may contain allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, and fish.
- We take precautions to avoid cross-contamination, but please be aware that our food is prepared in a facility that handles allergens.
Nutrition:
- We strive to offer balanced options that cater to different dietary preferences.
- Nutrition information, including calorie count, macronutrient breakdown, and ingredient list, is available upon request.
If you have specific dietary concerns or require further information about any of our offerings, please don't hesitate to ask our staff.
There is no minimum age for the 5K.
So many upfront costs are included in your registration that we’re unable to offer refunds or deferments. As a non-profit organization, P3R’s mission is to inspire any and all to MOVE with us. Any revenue we bring in goes directly toward that mission, including our focus on helping more than 8,000 kids in more than 200 schools through our Kids of STEEL program.
If you can no longer attend the race in person, you do have some options:
- Switch to the virtual event and run your race whenever and wherever you like (we’ll ship your gear to you)
- Transfer your registration to another participant
You may transfer your PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K registration by logging into your Race Roster account. Please note that there is a transfer fee plus any applicable change in registration fees
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