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Fineview Step Challenge 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:30 AM start (New York)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Entry fee: From $30
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
2 Mile	Other	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$30	–
5 Mile	8K	Oct 3, 20268:30 AM	$50	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

2 Mile: $30 until Oct 3.
5 Mile: $50 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 2 Mile starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,190 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Fineview Overlook on Catoma Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Fineview Step Challenge cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

COURSE MAPS

5 MILE ROUTE CLICK HERE. 2 MILE ROUTE CLICK HERE.

Shirt and medal

RACE SWAG

All participants who register before September 17th will receive a custom, long sleeve tech t-shirt. T-shirt supply will be limited for registrants after September 17th.

Awards

AWARDS

Awards will be handed out in the following categories in the 5-MILE RACE ONLY. Top 3 Overall Female Participants. Top 3 Overall Male Participants. 1st Overall Non-Binary Participant. 1st Overall Fineview Resident.

The cause

BECOME A SPONSOR

The Fineview Step Challenge is the Fineview Citizens Council's largest annual fundraiser. We are seeking sponsorship donations to benefit our programming related to beautification, affordable housing, youth development, and community…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: Fineview Overlook on Catoma Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,190 feet
Results posted by the race: LIVE RACE RESULTS
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 8K, Other
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Fineview Step Challenge?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?: At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 8K, Other.
Where does it start?: Fineview Overlook on Catoma Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Fineview Citizens Council is hosting its 31st Annual Urban Step & Trail Challenge on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Participants will ascend Fineview’s hills, streets, and staircases. Among the steps are Pittsburgh’s STEEPEST stair set (371 steps) on Rising Main Avenue, which is the equivalent of a 17-story building!

The course covers 12 public staircases for a total of over 1,600 steps and provides breathtaking views along the way. All proceeds from the event will benefit our programming related to community beautification, preserving affordability, and events.