WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 25th Annual WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the scenic North Park Boathouse in Allison Park, Allegheny! This family and dog-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to support the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, a local non-profit dedicated to empowering individuals with physical challenges through sports.
Participants can choose from a range of race categories, including Wheelers starting at 10:00 AM, Hand Cyclists at 10:05 AM, and Runners/Walkers at 10:07 AM. Early registration is just $25 until August 27, making it easy for everyone to join in on the fun while contributing to a great cause. Each registrant will receive a free race shirt, and there are exciting opportunities to win door prizes and participate in a Chinese Auction with fabulous items up for grabs. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of community spirit and athleticism, all while making a difference! Grab your friends, family, and furry companions, and get ready for a memorable event that champions inclusivity and support for the physically challenged.
Participants can choose from a range of race categories, including Wheelers starting at 10:00 AM, Hand Cyclists at 10:05 AM, and Runners/Walkers at 10:07 AM. Early registration is just $25 until August 27, making it easy for everyone to join in on the fun while contributing to a great cause. Each registrant will receive a free race shirt, and there are exciting opportunities to win door prizes and participate in a Chinese Auction with fabulous items up for grabs. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of community spirit and athleticism, all while making a difference! Grab your friends, family, and furry companions, and get ready for a memorable event that champions inclusivity and support for the physically challenged.
Organiser's Description
25TH PRESIDENTS CHALLENGE 5K RUN/WALK/WHEEL
A family and dog friendly event that raises funds for the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, a local non-profit that supports sports programs for the physically challenged. Free race shirt for all on-time registrants, plus door prize opportunities for participants. Tickets for Chinese Auction prizes and 50/50 raffle available for sale at the event.
DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2025
LOCATION: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA US 15101
START TIMES: NEW START TIMES FOR RACE CATEGORIES
WHEELERS10:00AM START
HAND CYCLISTS10:05AM START
RUNNERS/WALKERS10:07AM START
REGISTRATION FEES
* EARLY REGISTRATION July 1 August 27: $25.00
* LATE REGISTRATION August 28 September 19: $30.00
* DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION September 20: $40.00
* 18 AND UNDER: $10.00
REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP
* Pick up your T-Shirts and Race Bibs (numbers) on Saturday September 20 prior to race start at the registration table.
* Walk-in registration and race check-in for all events closes at 9:50AM (10 minutes before race start time).
* Children 4 and under will not receive a race bib (number).
AWARD CATEGORIES
Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each of the following TIMED categories. There will be no duplicate awards or overall awards in the 5K.
* RUN WALK
* Female 13 and over
* Male 13 and over
* Female 12 and Under
* Male 12 and Under
* WPTLA Female Members
* WPTLA Male Members
* HAND CYCLISTS
* Female Hand Cyclists
* Male Hand Cyclists
* WHEELERS
* Female Wheelers
* Male Wheelers
RAFFLES - ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE PITTSBURGH STEELWHEELERS!
* 50/50 RAFFLE: Tickets for the 50/50 raffle can be purchased the day of the race by CASH PAYMENT. Winning ticket will be drawn on September 22, 2025, and the winner will be contacted by phone.
*
CHINESE AUCTION - NEW THIS YEAR!
Participants can purchase raffle tickets - $10/ 1 sheet or $15/ 2 sheets, CASH PAYMENT - and use them to bid on a wide selection of donated items, gift baskets, and experiences. Each prize will have its own ticket containeryou decide which prizes you want to go for and how many tickets to put in the container for each one. At the end of the event, one ticket is drawn for each prize. WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF DRAWING TO RECEIVE PRIZE. Its a great way to get involved, support the charity, and possibly go home with something special!
* DOOR PRIZES: All participants are eligible to win a door prize. Tickets will be drawn after the Awards and Chinese Auction Prizes are given out. WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF DRAWING TO RECEIVE PRIZE.
A family and dog friendly event that raises funds for the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, a local non-profit that supports sports programs for the physically challenged. Free race shirt for all on-time registrants, plus door prize opportunities for participants. Tickets for Chinese Auction prizes and 50/50 raffle available for sale at the event.
DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2025
LOCATION: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA US 15101
START TIMES: NEW START TIMES FOR RACE CATEGORIES
WHEELERS10:00AM START
HAND CYCLISTS10:05AM START
RUNNERS/WALKERS10:07AM START
REGISTRATION FEES
* EARLY REGISTRATION July 1 August 27: $25.00
* LATE REGISTRATION August 28 September 19: $30.00
* DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION September 20: $40.00
* 18 AND UNDER: $10.00
REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP
* Pick up your T-Shirts and Race Bibs (numbers) on Saturday September 20 prior to race start at the registration table.
* Walk-in registration and race check-in for all events closes at 9:50AM (10 minutes before race start time).
* Children 4 and under will not receive a race bib (number).
AWARD CATEGORIES
Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each of the following TIMED categories. There will be no duplicate awards or overall awards in the 5K.
* RUN WALK
* Female 13 and over
* Male 13 and over
* Female 12 and Under
* Male 12 and Under
* WPTLA Female Members
* WPTLA Male Members
* HAND CYCLISTS
* Female Hand Cyclists
* Male Hand Cyclists
* WHEELERS
* Female Wheelers
* Male Wheelers
RAFFLES - ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE PITTSBURGH STEELWHEELERS!
* 50/50 RAFFLE: Tickets for the 50/50 raffle can be purchased the day of the race by CASH PAYMENT. Winning ticket will be drawn on September 22, 2025, and the winner will be contacted by phone.
*
CHINESE AUCTION - NEW THIS YEAR!
Participants can purchase raffle tickets - $10/ 1 sheet or $15/ 2 sheets, CASH PAYMENT - and use them to bid on a wide selection of donated items, gift baskets, and experiences. Each prize will have its own ticket containeryou decide which prizes you want to go for and how many tickets to put in the container for each one. At the end of the event, one ticket is drawn for each prize. WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF DRAWING TO RECEIVE PRIZE. Its a great way to get involved, support the charity, and possibly go home with something special!
* DOOR PRIZES: All participants are eligible to win a door prize. Tickets will be drawn after the Awards and Chinese Auction Prizes are given out. WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF DRAWING TO RECEIVE PRIZE.
Races
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5K TIMED Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (10:07AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUL -
5K Wheel (No Bicycles)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUL -
Hand Cycle
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (10:05AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUL -
5K UNTIMED Walk/Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (10:07AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUL
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