The 28th Annual Gatorade/Steelers 5K Race, Fitness Walk and Kids Kickoff Run will be Monday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 a.m. at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
The race benefits the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and features a level course highlighted by a spectacular finish on the Heinz Field warning track.
Gatorade is the title sponsor and Nike is the official outfitter of the race. Additional event partners include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Giant Eagle, UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, KDKA-TV 2, WDVE-FM and ESPN Radio 970.
The Art Rooney Scholarship Fund was established in memory of the late founder of the Steelers, who died in August of 1988 after living most of his life on the North Side. A $15,000 scholarship in Art Rooney’s name is presented annually to a graduating senior from the high schools on the North Side — Perry (two scholarships through the Pittsburgh Promise) and Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic.
Since its beginning, the scholarship has awarded grants to more than 75 local students.
Run/Walk starts at 7:30 am
Kid's Kickoff run starts at 8:45 am
The Kids’ Kickoff Run is a non-competitive 40-yard dash for kids ages 9 and under on the field in the south endzone.
Walkers must maintain a 20-minute/mile pace.
Please arrive for all events no later than 6:30 a.m. to allow for traffic and road closures. Limited free parking available in Gold Lots 1 and 2 and Stage AE lot.
Early Packet Pickup will be Friday, Sept. 2 from Noon until 8 p.m. at Gate C at Heinz Field. Free parking in Ridge Avenue lot. On race day Packet Pickup opens at 5:30 a.m. in the FedEx Great Hall at Heinz Field.
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