WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Allison Park, PA, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
26th Annual President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
A family and dog-friendly event benefiting the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, a local non-profit supporting sports programs for the physically challenged.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Location: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
All early registrants are guaranteed a free race shirt, all registrants are eligible for a chance to win a door prize. Tickets for the Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle will be available for purchase at the event, cash or Venmo accepted.
Start Times
Wheelers — 10:00 AM
Hand Cyclists — 10:05 AM
Runners/Walkers — 10:07 AM
Registration Fees
Early registration (July 1 – Aug 27): $25
Late registration (Aug 28 – Sept 18): $30
Day-of registration (Sept 19): $40
18 & Under: $10
*Register early to save, prices increase twice before race day!
Race Bib & Shirt Pick Up
- T-shirts and race bibs are available for pick up Saturday, September 19, starting at 9:00 AM, at the registration table.
- Walk-in registration and check-in close at 9:50 AM — 10 minutes before the first start.
- Children 4 and under do not receive a race bib.
Awards
Top 3 finishers in each timed category below receive awards. No duplicate or overall 5K awards.
Run/Walk
- Female 13+ / Male 13+
- Female 12 & Under / Male 12 & Under
- WPTLA Female Members / WPTLA Male Members
Hand Cyclists
- Female 15+ / Male 15+
- 14 & Under (Male/Female combined)
Wheelers
- Female 15+ / Male 15+
- 14 & Under (Male/Female combined)
Raffles & Auction
All proceeds directly support the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers.
50/50 Raffle
Buy tickets day-of (cash or Venmo). Tickets will be drawn at the end of the event. Winner not present? You'll be contacted by phone.
Silent Auction
$10 for 1 sheet / $15 for 2 sheets (cash or Venmo). Bid your tickets on the prizes you want most — each item has its own ticket container. One ticket drawn per prize at event's end. Must be present to win.
Door Prizes
All participants are automatically entered. Tickets will be drawn after awards and the silent auction. Must be present to win.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Allison Park, PA
City Elevation
1,037 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
79
Days to train
- Race
- WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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WPTLA President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
Sep 19, 2026