
From the Organizer
Please join us for the 10th Annual Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk, a charity race organized by the Musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! This marks a huge milestone for us and our community. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in the past; we sincerely hope you will join us again this October for our 10th Anniversary Race! All proceeds go to the Musicians Care Fund, an invaluable resource which provides future generations with access to classical music. Read more below.
• MUSIC! ♫
You’ll be serenaded at the start line by the world-class musicians of the PSO in addition to local musicians along the course! Virtual participants, never fear! You’ll receive a unique running playlist specially curated by your PSO Musicians to help you cross the virtual finish line!
• SWAG! 🎽
Show off your love for music and running around town with our official race T-shirt, free with every registration!
• PRIZES! 🏆
As always, our prize packages are awarded to the top three male and female finishers overall and the top finisher in various age categories. Prizes include special items like PSO recordings and gift cards to local Pittsburgh businesses.
• COMMUNITY! 💞
Connect with your PSO Musicians! Stay in touch on our Facebook page and tell us how you’re preparing for the race!
Most importantly…
• SUPPORT AN AMAZING CAUSE! 🎻
Music education should be a cornerstone in every young person’s life. We believe that music education is more important now than ever. We are proud to provide support to local music programs in need by donating 100% of race entry fees directly to the PSO Musicians Care Fund. The money raised for the PSO Musicians Care Fund is used to buy instruments for local students, secure school buses for transportation to and from Heinz Hall for PSO’s “Schooltime” concerts, in addition to other invaluable resources.
Race entry fees (not including online processing fees) and any additional contributions to the “PSO Musicians Care Fund” are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The “PSO Musicians Care Fund” is a component fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
303,620
as of 2023
City Elevation
743 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
129
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk
Oct 24, 2026