Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh · May 3, 2026
A challenging city marathon through the City of Bridges. The May course crosses multiple bridges over the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, passing historic neighborhoods, world-class universities, and the iconic confluence where three rivers meet.
Date
May 3, 2026
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~320m elevation gain
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Point State Park, past Strip District, Oakland universities, Schenley Park, and three river bridges, finishing downtown
Tips
- •May temps around 10-22°C, pleasant spring — but early mornings can be cool
- •Pittsburgh is extremely hilly — serious hill training is essential for this course
- •Pre-race visits: Carnegie Museums, Phipps Conservatory, Strip District markets
- •Pittsburgh's food scene has evolved: pierogies, Primanti Brothers sandwiches, and craft beer
City of BridgesThree RiversHilly ChallengeSteel City