In 79 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park PA
Distance
5K
About this race
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.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Additional Information
- 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: 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.
Categories
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 Prizes
All participants are automatically entered. Tickets will be drawn after awards and the silent auction. Must be present to win.
For more information, visit the race page.
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Allison Park to train with before race day.
See all run clubs near Allison Park →
Suggested Races
Organize this race?
Claim it free to manage your listing — and get it featured for free, while spots last.