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


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| 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.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
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.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Fineview Step Challenge cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
5 MILE ROUTE CLICK HERE. 2 MILE ROUTE CLICK HERE.
Shirt and medal
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 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
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…
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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.