WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel

WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel Race Information

<h2><span style="font-size:24pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>26th Annual President&#39;s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel</strong></span></h2> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">A<strong> family and dog-friendly</strong> event benefiting the<strong> Pittsburgh Steelwheelers</strong>, a local non-profit supporting sports programs for the physically challenged.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">&#x1f4c5; Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">&#x1f4cd; Location: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">All <em><strong>early</strong></em> registrants are guaranteed a <strong>free race shirt,</strong> all registrants are eligible for a chance to win a door prize. <strong>Tickets for the Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle will be available for purchase at the event, </strong>cash or Venmo accepted.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:24pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Start Times</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Wheelers — 10:00 AM<br />Hand Cyclists — 10:05 AM<br />Runners/Walkers — 10:07 AM </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:24pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Registration Fees</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Early registration</strong> (July 1 – Aug 27): <strong>$25</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Late registration</strong> (Aug 28 – Sept 18): <strong>$30</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Day-of registration</strong> (Sept 19): <strong>$40</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong>18 &amp; Under: $10 </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong><em>*Register early to save, prices increase twice before race day!</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:24pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race Bib &amp; Shirt Pick Up</strong></span></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">T-shirts and race bibs are available for pick up <strong>Saturday, September 19, starting at 9:00 AM,</strong> at the registration table.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong>Walk-in registration and check-in close at 9:50 AM</strong> — 10 minutes before the first start.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Children 4 and under do not receive a race bib.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:24pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Awards</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Top 3 finishers in each timed category below receive awards. No duplicate or overall 5K awards.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Run/Walk</strong></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Female 13&#43; / Male 13&#43;</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Female 12 &amp; Under / Male 12 &amp; Under</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt">WPTLA Female Members / WPTLA Male Members</span><br /></span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Hand Cyclists</strong></span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Female 15&#43; / Male 15&#43;</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt">14 &amp; Under (Male/Female combined)</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Wheelers</strong></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Female 15&#43; / Male 15&#43;</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">14 &amp; Under (Male/Female combined)</span></li></ul> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:24pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Raffles &amp; Auction</strong></span></span></h2> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>All proceeds directly support the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers</strong></span>.</span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:18pt"><strong>50/50 Raffle</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Buy tickets day-of (cash or Venmo). Tickets will be drawn at the end of the event. Winner not present? You&#39;ll be contacted by phone.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Silent Auction</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">$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&#39;s end. Must be present to win.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Door Prizes</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">All participants are automatically entered. Tickets will be drawn after awards and the silent auction. Must be present to win.</span></p> <p> </p>