Wptla President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel

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.

Join fellow runners on September 21, 2024 for the Wptla President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel. It's a fantastic 5K, Hand Cycle featuring a flat and fast course in Allison Park.