2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Price $37.50 - $127.70
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the iconic PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Allegheny. This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to join in either the 6.6K Run or the 3.3K Family Walk, with the added option to participate virtually from anywhere!
As you lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement, you'll be supporting vital cancer research and patient care initiatives through the Mario Lemieux Foundation, along with youth programs from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Registration includes a stylish custom tech shirt, a unique finishing medal, and a chance to win fantastic Penguins prizes in the raffle! Plus, participants will enjoy exclusive ticket discounts for two exciting Penguins games in the 2025-26 season. With the race kicking off at 8:00 AM, this event promises to be a fantastic way to celebrate the start of the Penguins season while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us and shout, "Let’s Go Pens!" as we run together for a great cause!
As you lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement, you'll be supporting vital cancer research and patient care initiatives through the Mario Lemieux Foundation, along with youth programs from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Registration includes a stylish custom tech shirt, a unique finishing medal, and a chance to win fantastic Penguins prizes in the raffle! Plus, participants will enjoy exclusive ticket discounts for two exciting Penguins games in the 2025-26 season. With the race kicking off at 8:00 AM, this event promises to be a fantastic way to celebrate the start of the Penguins season while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us and shout, "Let’s Go Pens!" as we run together for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
The 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark is set for Sunday, October 5, at PPG Paints Arena! Join us for our in-person 6.6K Run or 3.3K Family Walk, or you can participate wherever you are in the Virtual 6.6K! All proceeds benefit the cancer research and patient care initiatives of the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the youth initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season and support two great charities at the 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark Lets Go Pens!
INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION:
* Custom 6.6K short-sleeve tech shirt (mens, womens & youth sizes available)
* Custom 6.6K finishing medal
* Raffle ticket - participants are entered to win great Penguins prizes and signed memorabilia in the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Raffle. Winners will be selected virtually, and prizes will be mailed after the event.
* Special Penguins Ticket Offer for 6.6K Participants! This offer is good for exclusive ticket discounts to two games during the 2025-26 season: October 21 vs the Vancouver Canucks and October 27 vs the St. Louis Blues. The ticket link and additional information will be included in your confirmation email.
FULL RACE DAY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON
RACE START TIME:
The 6.6K will start promptly at 8:00 AM on Fifth Avenue outside the EQT Gate at PPG Paints Arena; 3.3K walkers will line up behind runners and follow accordingly.
6.6K RAFFLE:
All participants in the 6.6K Run, 3.3K Walk and 6.6K Virtual Event are eligible for raffle prizes and will automatically be entered to win. Winning bib numbers will be selected at random. Prizes will be mailed to winners.
AGE GROUP PRIZES:
Age category awards for male and female competitors will be based on chip time in the following categories: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over. Cash prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Overall winners are not eligible for age category awards. Prizes will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age group prizes. Age group awards will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age category awards.
RACE TRANSFERS:
Participants can transfer between events, including between in-person and virtual, for a fee of $10.00 (plus the difference in event cost) through Saturday, October 4. If you registered for an in-person event and do not attend, we will not mail your race packet!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP TIME/LOCATION:
Saturday, October 4
9:00am - 3:00pm
F.N.B. Gate, PPG Paints Arena
ADDITIONAL FAQS AND EVENT-DAY INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE. [https://runsignup.com/Race/PittsburghPenguins66KRunandFamilyWalk/Page-9]
RUN THE 6.6K VIRTUALLY THROUGH OCTOBER 5:
Cant make it to Pittsburgh on October 5? Join the Virtual 6.6K and register to run your Virtual 6.6K anytime between your registration date and October 5. Please make sure to upload your virtual race time by October 5 by following the instructions in your confirmation email. You must submit your time in order to receive the race shirt and medal. Virtual Race packets will be mailed the week of October 13. Shirt, medal and any earned fundraising prizes will be mailed together.
Please follow the Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation social media accounts for promotions and additional information!
Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season and support two great charities at the 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark Lets Go Pens!
INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION:
* Custom 6.6K short-sleeve tech shirt (mens, womens & youth sizes available)
* Custom 6.6K finishing medal
* Raffle ticket - participants are entered to win great Penguins prizes and signed memorabilia in the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Raffle. Winners will be selected virtually, and prizes will be mailed after the event.
* Special Penguins Ticket Offer for 6.6K Participants! This offer is good for exclusive ticket discounts to two games during the 2025-26 season: October 21 vs the Vancouver Canucks and October 27 vs the St. Louis Blues. The ticket link and additional information will be included in your confirmation email.
FULL RACE DAY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON
RACE START TIME:
The 6.6K will start promptly at 8:00 AM on Fifth Avenue outside the EQT Gate at PPG Paints Arena; 3.3K walkers will line up behind runners and follow accordingly.
6.6K RAFFLE:
All participants in the 6.6K Run, 3.3K Walk and 6.6K Virtual Event are eligible for raffle prizes and will automatically be entered to win. Winning bib numbers will be selected at random. Prizes will be mailed to winners.
AGE GROUP PRIZES:
Age category awards for male and female competitors will be based on chip time in the following categories: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over. Cash prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Overall winners are not eligible for age category awards. Prizes will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age group prizes. Age group awards will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age category awards.
RACE TRANSFERS:
Participants can transfer between events, including between in-person and virtual, for a fee of $10.00 (plus the difference in event cost) through Saturday, October 4. If you registered for an in-person event and do not attend, we will not mail your race packet!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP TIME/LOCATION:
Saturday, October 4
9:00am - 3:00pm
F.N.B. Gate, PPG Paints Arena
ADDITIONAL FAQS AND EVENT-DAY INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE. [https://runsignup.com/Race/PittsburghPenguins66KRunandFamilyWalk/Page-9]
RUN THE 6.6K VIRTUALLY THROUGH OCTOBER 5:
Cant make it to Pittsburgh on October 5? Join the Virtual 6.6K and register to run your Virtual 6.6K anytime between your registration date and October 5. Please make sure to upload your virtual race time by October 5 by following the instructions in your confirmation email. You must submit your time in order to receive the race shirt and medal. Virtual Race packets will be mailed the week of October 13. Shirt, medal and any earned fundraising prizes will be mailed together.
Please follow the Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation social media accounts for promotions and additional information!
Races
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6.6K Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$49.50
6.6K distance (4.1 miles) The 6.6K Run will begin at PPG Paints Arena, run through Pittsburgh streets and return to PPG Paints Arena for the finish. Discounts are available for kids ages 12 & under as of race day. Participants in the 6.6K are allowed to walk but must maintain a minimum 20-minute pace. Included with registration for this timed event is a custom short-sleeve tech shirt and custom finishing medal. -
3.3K Walk- Individual
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$37.50
3.3K distance (2.05 miles) The 3.3K Walk will begin and end at PPG Paints Arena. Included with registration is a custom short-sleeve tech shirt and custom finishing medal. -
3.3K Walk - Family (Group of Four)
Incl. $7.70 Fee & Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$127.70
3.3K distance (2.05 miles) The 3.3K Walk will begin and end at PPG Paints Arena. Included with registration for each of the four participants is a custom short-sleeve tech shirt and custom finishing medal. -
Virtual 6.6K Run or Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
$49.50
Virtual 6.6K distance (4.1 miles) Included with registration is a custom short-sleeve tech shirt and custom finishing medal. Participants can complete their Virtual 6.6K anytime from their registration date through October 5.
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