
Sports
WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
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10301 Pearce Mill Road
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26th Annual President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
A family and dog-friendly event benefiting the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, a local non-profit supporting sports programs for the physically challenged.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Location: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
All early registrants are guaranteed a free race shirt, all registrants are eligible for a chance to win a door prize. Tickets for the Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle will be available for purchase at the event, cash or Venmo accepted.
Start Times
Wheelers — 10:00 AM
Hand Cyclists — 10:05 AM
Runners/Walkers — 10:07 AM
Registration Fees
Early registration (July 1 – Aug 27): $25
Late registration (Aug 28 – Sept 18): $30
Day-of registration (Sept 19): $40
18 & Under: $10
*Register early to save, prices increase twice before race day!
Race Bib & Shirt Pick Up
* T-shirts and race bibs are available for pick up Saturday, September 19, starting at 9:00 AM, at the registration table.
* Walk-in registration and check-in close at 9:50 AM — 10 minutes before the first start.
* Children 4 and under do not receive a race bib.
Awards
Top 3 finishers in each timed category below receive awards. No duplicate or overall 5K awards.
Run/Walk
* Female 13+ / Male 13+
* Female 12 & Under / Male 12 & Under
* WPTLA Female Members / WPTLA Male Members
Hand Cyclists
* Female 15+ / Male 15+
* 14 & Under (Male/Female combined)
Wheelers
* Female 15+ / Male 15+
* 14 & Under (Male/Female combined)
Raffles & Auction
All proceeds directly support the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers.
50/50 Raffle
Buy tickets day-of (cash or Venmo). Tickets will be drawn at the end of the event. Winner not present? You'll be contacted by phone.
Silent Auction
$10 for 1 sheet / $15 for 2 sheets (cash or Venmo). Bid your tickets on the prizes you want most — each item has its own ticket container. One ticket drawn per prize at event's end. Must be present to win.
Door Pri
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