Road RunningBoston Marathon QualifierWorld Athletics Label

Pittsburgh Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, United States)

LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesShow on map(40.4406° N, 79.9959° W)
Date & StatusMay 2, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Pittsburgh Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Relay, Castles.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Back Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thepittsburghmarathon.com).

Official website
Pittsburgh Marathon in Pittsburgh (Work: "Park of the Château de Chenonceau (1)", Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesRelayCastles

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m115 m - 195 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+190 m118 m - 198 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m121 m - 161 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Back Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m124 m - 164 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KmRoad Running5 km+22 m127 m - 136 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
115 m - 195 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS40.4406° N, 79.9959° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 115 m to 195 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 195 m·at 19.9 km·Ø 0.9 %
115 m142 m168 m195 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km195 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Pittsburgh Marathon take place?

Pittsburgh Marathon takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US (start area at coordinates 40.4406° N, 79.9959° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Pittsburgh Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Back Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Pittsburgh Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 115 m and 195 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Pittsburgh Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thepittsburghmarathon.com).