MARATHON RELAY COURSE DESCRIPTION

The FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay course winds through the wonderfully unique and historic neighborhoods of this beautiful city. Community celebrations, cheering spectators and music throughout the course will welcome runners from all over the world.  

2011 Course Maps Coming Soon!
The 2011 course will be quite similar to 2010 course with some minor changes. We’re also taking runner feedback into consideration to make your 2011 start and finish line experience the very best it can be!

• USA Track and Field sanctioned course
• Boston qualifier
• Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, baby joggers, strollers, roller skates and roller blades are not permitted on the course
• Headphones (ipods, mp3 players, CDs, tape walkmans, radios, etc.) are discouraged
• 2011 course is currently under review
• Fluid and medical aid stations are positioned along the course
• Water and Gatorade will be offered at every fluid station
• GU gels will be available at locations along the course
• Power Bars will be available at locations along the course
• Salty snacks such as potato chips or pretzels will be available at locations along the course

HIGHLIGHTS                                                                                                        
Runners will race on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, cross each of the three rivers in Pittsburgh and travel through the South Side, Oakland, Shadyside and Bloomfield neighborhoods – just to name a few.

The course runs along the rivers of the City and challenges you on a hill that takes you into the University area of Pittsburgh. The last five miles are downhill as you return into the downtown area.

Spectators are welcome to line the streets and cheer on the runners – and as years past have proven – Pittsburghers love to cheer on their champions.  

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