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Description
The 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark is set for Sunday, October 13, at PPG Paints Arena! Join us for our in-person 6.6K Run or 3.3K Family Walk, or you can participate wherever you are in the Virtual 6.6K! All proceeds benefit the cancer research and patient care initiatives of the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the youth initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
Celebrate the start of the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins season and support two great charities at the 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark – Let’s Go Pens!
Included with registration:
- Custom 6.6K short-sleeve tech shirt (mens, womens & youth sizes available)
- Custom 6.6K finishing medal
- Raffle ticket - participants are entered to win great Penguins prizes and signed memorabilia in the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Raffle. Winners will be selected virtually, and prizes will be mailed after the event.
- Special Penguins Ticket Offer for 6.6K Participants! This offer is good for exclusive ticket discounts for the Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks game at PPG Paints Arena on October 31 and the Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings game at PPG Paints Arena on November 13! The ticket link will be included in your confirmation email.
FULL RACE DAY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR FAQ PAGE
**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 account through October 12.
Race Start Time:
The 6.6K will start promptly at 8:00 AM; 3.3K walkers will line up behind runners and follow accordingly.
6.6K Raffle:
All participants in the 6.6K Run, 3.3K Walk and 6.6K Virtual Event are eligible for raffle prizes and will automatically be entered to win. Winning bib numbers will be selected at random. Prizes will be mailed to winners.
Age Group Prizes:
Age category awards for male and female competitors will be based on chip time in the following categories: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over. Cash prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Overall winners are not eligible for age category awards. Prizes will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age group prizes. Age group awards will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age category awards.
Race Transfers:
Participants can transfer between events, including between in-person and virtual, for a fee of $10.00 (plus the difference in event cost) through Saturday, October 12. If you registered for an in-person event and do not attend, we will not mail your race packet!
Pre-Race Packet Pickup Times/Location:
Pre-Race Packet Pickup will take place Saturday, October 12 from 9:00am – 4:00pm at the Highmark Gate at PPG Paints Arena.
Participants are able to pick up packets for friends and family.
Medals are not included with in-person race packets. Medals are received at the finish line!
Additional FAQs and Event-Day Information can be found here.
Run the 6.6K Virtually Through October 13:
Can’t make it to Pittsburgh on October 13? Join the Virtual 6.6K and register to run your Virtual 6.6K anytime between your registration date and October 13. Please make sure to upload your virtual race time by October 13 by following the instructions in your confirmation email. You must submit your time in order to receive the race shirt and medal. Virtual Race packets will be mailed the week of October 21. Shirt, medal and any earned fundraising prizes will be mailed together.
Please follow the Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation social media accounts for promotions and additional information!
Race Shirt and Medal
Become A Fundraiser
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 select "Become A Fundraiser" during the registration process.
Fundraisers who raise a minimum of $166 will receive a custom 6.6K Running Beanie created specifically for Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K fundraisers.
Fundraisers who raise additional funds will be eligible for the following prizes (in addition to the Running Beanie listed above):
Raise $500 to receive: Pittsburgh Penguins Mini-Helmet autographed by Mario Lemieux!
Raise $1,500 to receive: Autographed Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey from one of the following Penguins: Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Tristan Jarry, Marcus Pettersson, Drew O'Connor, Alex Nedeljkovic, Noel Acciari or Rickard Rakell (jerseys are randomly selected.)
The Top 3 Overall Fundraisers, based on fundraising totals on RunSignUp at 8:00 AM EST on Sunday, October 13, will each receive two club level tickets to an agreed upon Pittsburgh Penguins home game during the 2024-25 NHL season.
Fundraisers can continue to raise funds through October 21 to win prizes.
By becoming a fundraiser, you have committed to raising a minimum of $166. Please note the cost of race registration does not count toward your fundraising commitment.
Prizes earned through September 29 will be available for pickup with race packets at pre-race packet pickups or race day. All other prizes will be shipped after the race.
Please direct all fundraising questions to the Mario Lemieux Foundation Office at dparish@mlf66.org.
Pet Walk presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union
Want to get a custom Penguins finishing medal for your pet? 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, and the pet will receive a commemorative 6.6K medal for their collars. Dogs are permitted to walk in the in-person 3.3K Walk or the Virtual 6.6K. Dogs are not permitted to participate in the in-person 6.6K, but you can still order a medal for your dog! Visit the FAQs for more information.
The Pet Medal will be released soon!
Course Map
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