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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3K Walk - Family (Group of Four) | Other | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $125$138 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 3.3K Walk- Individual | Other | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $35$38 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 6.6K Run | Other | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $48$50 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 6.6K Run or WalkVirtual | Other | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $48$50 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the 3.3K Walk - Family (Group of Four) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 980 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
NEW FOR 2026! Get your 6.6K apparel - Windbreaker Jacket, Hoodie and Shorts are available now! Order by August 27 to pickup with your race packet on race weekend! All other orders will be shipped after the race for an additional shipping…
Course
See below for the updated 2026 6.6K and 3.3K Course Maps!
Shirt and medal
This year's medal features a spinning center and a throwback design you'll definitely want to add to your collection!
Rules and FAQ
IN-PERSON 6.6K and 3.3K WALK FAQs: (Scroll to the bottom for VIRTUAL 6.6K FAQs). **If you registered for an in-person event and do not attend, we will not mail your race packet! You can transfer to the virtual event using your RunSignUp…
Rules and FAQ
Register your four-legged friend for the Pet Walk presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union as part of the 3.3K in-person and 6.6K Virtual events! Select the Pet Walk add-on option during the registration process to register your pet…
The cause
Would you like to raise additional funds for the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation? Become a 6.6K Fundraiser and receive unique 6.6K and Penguins prizes! To become a fundraiser, register for the race and…
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Kick off the Penguins’ 60th Anniversary season by joining the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark on Sunday, October 4 at PPG Paints Arena.
Choose how you participate: run the in-person 6.6K, enjoy the 3.3K Family Walk, or take part from anywhere with the Virtual 6.6K. All proceeds support cancer research and patient care through the Mario Lemieux Foundation, as well as youth initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.