Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh Marathon is a major regional city race built around bridges, neighborhood support, and a course that runs tougher than the postcard version.
Quick facts
- Major regional city marathon with a full weekend footprint.
- Race site keeps the marathon's timing hub centralized, with 2025 direct results on Race Roster.
- Course identity is tied to bridges and neighborhood transitions, not a flat PR setup.
- Best fit for runners who want a high-energy city marathon without a world-major scale.
About the Pittsburgh Marathon
The Pittsburgh Marathon has the scale and civic feel of a marquee regional race. What makes it stick with runners is the combination of city energy and a course that is never as easy as the postcard version makes it sound.
Course
Bridges, neighborhood transitions, and steady undulation give the marathon its character. This is a true city course, not a sterile downtown loop, and the race works best for runners who enjoy atmosphere even when it comes with some effort cost.
Race-day weather
Pittsburgh often gives runners a cool spring start, but humidity and sun can build by the later miles. If the effort gets sloppy early, the bridges and rollers make that mistake harder to hide later.
Past Pittsburgh Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Pittsburgh Marathon FAQ
When is the Pittsburgh Marathon?
The 2027 Pittsburgh Marathon is on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Is Pittsburgh Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Pittsburgh Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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