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- Pittsburgh Marathon expects record 45,000 runners from 50 states.
- Weekend events include fitness expo, family day and races.
- Troy Schooley calls event celebration of movement and community.
The Pittsburgh Marathon is poised to welcome record crowds for the annual event.
According to P3R, the organization that puts on the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, this year's event is expected to be the "biggest in the race's history."
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P3R said, in a release, that organizers are expecting more than 45,000 runners to cross the finish line. The event is set for May 3-4.
"Participants from all 50 states and 19 countries will take to the streets of Pittsburgh for a weekend of movement, motivation and memorable moments — culminating in the unforgettable achievement of crossing the finish line and earning their medal," P3R said in a release.
The weekend's events will start Friday, May 2, with the Pittsburgh Live Well Expo, presented by GNC — it's the largest fitness expo in western Pennsylvania. The expo will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and is free to the public. Organizers are expecting around 85,000 attendees.
May 3 is "Family Day," with a full slate of events for people of all ages and abilities, including the UPMC Health Plan/UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K, the U.S. Steel Pittsburgh Champions Mile and the Sheetz Pittsburgh Toddler Trot, among others.
Sunday, May 4, will feature the marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, back half marathon and the 4-mile fitness challenge.
"This year's event is truly a celebration of the power of movement and community," said Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R, in a statement. "Whether you're a first-time 5K runner, a marathon veteran or someone cheering from the sidelines, there's something for everyone during marathon weekend."
