4-Mile Fitness Challenge 101

Before Race Week:

Friday, May 2 + Saturday, May 3:

Getting Your Race Gear: You can pick up your race bib and participant shirt at the Pittsburgh Live Well Expo presented by GNC on Friday, May 2 or Saturday, May 3 (click here for times!). You will need to know you bib number (lookup will be available race week).

Sunday, May 4:

Shuttle to the Start Line: Shuttles will start running at 6 AM on race morning. You can catch the shuttle on Centre Ave. in front of the DoubleTree Hotel, Downtown (there will also be relay participants on the shuttles). You should plan for at least a 30-minute bus ride. We strongly recommend that you plan your travel to arrive at the start line in Bloomfield at least 30 minutes prior to your wave start time (this will be printed on your bib!).
Start Time: The GNC Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge starts at 9:30 AM!
Start Line: The start line is near the Baum Blvd. and Liberty Ave. intersection.
Parking: Where you park is really up to you! For Sunday's events, some participants park on the North Shore or in Station Square and walk to the downtown area — we recommend you use the ParkPGH app for real-time capacity for Pittsburgh's garages. Be sure to review the road closure information so you can avoid any unnecessary delays!
Gear Check: Fitness Challenge participants can use the Gear Check at the Gateway T. Station. There will be NO gear check at the start line!

- You must use a race-issued clear Gear Check bag — which you can pick up at the Pittsburgh Live Well Expo presented by GNC next to Participant Services — as well as your Gear Check tag (which is a tear tag at the bottom of your race bib).
  - Luggage bags, oversized or overnight items, loose articles, or bags that are not race-issued will not be accepted at Gear Check.
- Do not check valuable items such as medication, jewelry, cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, etc. The event is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
- You must show your bib number when dropping off and picking up your gear.
- Participants will NOT be permitted to bring or carry bags into the start line area.

The Finish Line: Don't leave without getting your well-deserved finisher's medal! Then head to Point State Park for the Finish Line Festival.

Challenge List:

Buoy Pull & Planks (Coast Guard)- Three options of chain weight range:
Heaviest - With 3 strands of 15 foot chain
Medium - With 2 Strands of 15 foot chain
Lightest - With 1 Strand of 15 foot chain
Weighted Jump Ropes - 3lbs ropes (100 Reps)
Weighted Carry, Pull Ups, Sled Pull (US Army)- 40lb kettle bells/ 10 Pull ups or 30 Second Hang/Two sled options: one with 45 pounds and another with 90 pounds
Tire Flips & Burpees (PA Army National Guard)
Weighted Lunges - Options of 5, 10, 15-pound weights
Inflatable Obstacle Course & Spin Wheel of Exercises (Air Force)