PITTSBURGH — P3R has announced road closures for the 2024 Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, scheduled for September 28-29. More than 9,000 participants are expected to take part in events including the Diaper Dash, Tot Trot, Family Fun Run, 5K, and 10K.
Race morning road closures on Sunday, Sept. 29 will begin Downtown near Stanwix Street at 5:30 a.m. Roads along the course will close at 6:30 a.m. and remain closed until 11:00 a.m. Streets in the Downtown, Uptown, Oakland, and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods will be impacted. Below is a list of approximate road closure times:
Residents and visitors in the affected zones are advised to park vehicles outside the closure areas if they need to travel during the event. A full course map is available here. There are no road closures for the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race, held in Point State Park, on Saturday, Sept. 28.
MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Media accreditation is required for access to key areas of the Junior Great Race and the Great Race, including the start and finish lines. To request credentials, email Kelsey Emch at kelsey.emch@P3R.org by Friday, September 27.
CONTACT: Please direct all media inquiries to Kelsey Emch, P3R Public Relations Specialist, at 417-425-9400 or kelsey.emch@P3R.org.
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About the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
Each year on the last Sunday of September, the starting gun sounds for a world-class road race that has become a true Pittsburgh tradition for the past 40 years. The Great Race – established as a 10K race by the late Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri – has attracted nearly a half million participants since 1977. Over the years, this popular fall fitness classic has grown to include a 5K run/walk, running clinic, two-day expo and children’s race. For more information about the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race, visit www.RunGreatRace.com
About P3R
P3R is the region’s go-to premier sporting event and experience expert. While best known for the annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, P3R organizes up to 20 major events every year. With a rich history of working with top-tier clients such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Senior Games, and more, P3R brings operational excellence to every aspect of event planning and execution. As part of P3R’s non-profit mission to inspire any and all to MOVE with us, we provide premium event experiences and robust programming - including the Run for a Reason Charity Program, award-winning Kids of STEEL program, Pittsburgh Corporate Challenge, RUN Varsity, and more - that engage everyone in the Western Pennsylvania community and beyond.
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