Frequently Asked Questions
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Location: DICK'S House of Sport (1008 Ross Park Mall Dr)
Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
When: Friday, July 11, 2025
Location: West General Robinson Street in front of PNC Park (by Federal Street)
Time: 4:00 PM
Yes! When you register, you can select the Virtual Mile and all of the items will be mailed to you 2-4 weeks after race weekend.
Strollers and baby joggers are only permitted in the MOVE mile. All participants will need to be registered including children in strollers and baby joggers. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates and rollerblades are not permitted on the course at any time.
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
Please note that there is a $5.00 transfer fee plus any applicable change in registration fees.
There aren't shuttles to take to you to the start line or the finish line.
We understand that finding accommodations is an important part of your race experience. To help you secure a comfortable stay, we've partnered with several local hotels that offer special rates for race partcipants. Click here to view our recommended hotels and book your stay. These hotels are conveniently located near the race venue and provide various amenities to ensure your stay is enjoyable. We encourage you to book early, as accommodations can fill up quickly during race events.
Allergens and Nutrition Information
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.
Yes! The FedEx gear check vehicle will be on Federal Street from 4pm - 9pm.
Gear Check Guidelines:
- Luggage bags, oversized or overnight items, loose articles, or bags that are not race-issued will not be accepted at gear check.
- Do not check valuable items such as medication, jewelry, cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, etc. The event is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
- Participants will not be permitted to bring or carry bags to the start line or on the course.
- All bags not claimed by 9pm will be taken to P3R Headquarters at 810 River Avenue, Suite 120, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Any bags not claimed by Friday, July 18, 2025 will be donated to a local charity.
Yes, active and retired U.S. military personnel are eligible for discounted rates. Please email us at info@p3r.org for more details. Please note that dependents are not eligible to receive this discount - it is for active and retired U.S. military personnel only.
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