UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon Kick-off Training Run

Training for the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon is in full swing. Jump-start your training with the annual Half Marathon Kick-off Training Run hosted by the Steel City Road Runners. 

Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018
Location: UPMC Rooney Sports Complex - 3200 Water Street Pittsburgh
Distances: 3-5 and 7-10 mile loops will be available to accommodate all training plans. Various paces will be offered.

Schedule:  
7:00AM - Check-in Begins
8:00AM - Waverly Neer, 2015 All American at the University of Oregon & Amanda Bright, RD*
8:15AM - Dynamic Warm-Up
8:30AM - Run Begins

*In partnership with GNC, professional runner Waverly Neer and Registered Dietitian Amanda Bright will host a brief Q&A to cover proper Half Marathon preparation, followed by stretching led by Waverly. 

POST-RUN REFRESHMENTS: Please note: bananas, Honey Stinger gels, NuGo Bars, water, Gatorade, vitamin chews & hydration packs will be provided post-run. 

P3R Gear: Don't forget to grab your gear! P3R Gear will be onsite with special 15% off event pricing. Snag all of your training gear in time for race day! 

PARKING: Please note, there is very limited parking at the UPMC Rooney Sports Performance complex. Additional parking can be found in any of the SouthSide Works surface parking lots or garages, with a short warm-up walk over to the facility. There will be signs and volunteers helping direct people. SouthSide Works parking information can be found here.

Specials thanks to UPMC Sports Medicine, GNC, UPMC Health Plan, Rachael Ray Nutrish, NuGo Nutrition Bars and Honey Stinger for their partnership on this event.