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STEEL Challenge

Unleash Your STEEL Spirit!

Get ready to forge an extraordinary weekend of running like never before with the STEEL Challenge! The thrill kicks off on Saturday, May 3, with the invigorating 5K race, setting the stage for the ultimate test of endurance on Sunday, May 4. Choose from the marathon, half marathon, or marathon relay, and complete both the 5K and your Sunday race to earn not only two impressive finisher's medals but also your exclusive STEEL Challenge medal that symbolizes your exceptional accomplishment. Whether you're a seasoned athlete seeking the next level of achievement or a passionate runner ready to rise to the occasion, the STEEL Challenge is your chance to shine.

Don't just run – conquer the challenge and leave your mark on the Steel City!

Still have questions?

When registering for a Sunday event in Race Roster, you will have the option to register for the 5K as an add-on product. Please select the "STEEL Challenge - Add on the 5K Race" to register for both a Sunday event and for the 5K. 

If you do not select this add on in the registration process, you will receive a coupon code for $5 off the 5K in your confirmation email. You can then visit Race Roster to register for the 5K separately. Be sure to use the discount code when doing so, as discounts are not retroactive.
 
If you are registered for the 5K on Saturday and a Sunday race with the same registration information for both races, you are automatically entered into the STEEL Challenge.

Yes, can you do both of these processes, but this type of transfer must be initiated on our end of the system. Please email  and we can assist you!

You will find a STEEL Challenge icon on your bib when you pick it up at the Pittsburgh Health and Fitness Expo (if the icon is missing from your bib, please visit the Runner Services booth before leaving the Expo). After completing your Sunday race, please visit the STEEL Challenge tent at the Finish Line Festival in Point State Park and show the STEEL Challenge icon on your bib to pick up your bonus medal.