Join us May 2-3, 2026

Run, walk, volunteer, or donate through the Pittsburgh Marathon’s Run for a Reason program!



REGISTER TO RUN OR WALK in any of the Pittsburgh Marathon’s events - there is an event for everyone!

 

  • Marathon

  • Half Marathon

  • Half Marathon - Walking Division

  • Back Half Marathon

  • Marathon Relay

  • 5K Run

  • 4-mile Fitness Challenge

  • Kids Marathon

  • Champions Mile

  • Toddler Trot

  • Pet Walk

Registering is EASY through the RaceRoster website:

  1. Choose your event!

  2. As you register for the event on RaceRoster, opt to 'run in support of an official charity' and select Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh.

  3. Rally support and raise funds by sharing your unique fundraising link and gather donations through RaceRoster. 

  4. The deadline for fundraising is May 15, 2026.

The Run For A Reason Charity Program empowers individuals to support causes they care about while pursuing their fitness goals. In 2025 alone, dedicated charity runners raised over $1.4 million for more than forty-eight nonprofit organizations. As the program enters its 18th year in 2026, it’s celebrating a remarkable milestone - over $18 million raised since the program began!

LEARN MORE about Run for a Reason!

 

VOLUNTEER to help RIF Pittsburgh at events on Marathon weekend by completing our contact form and we will reach out to you as opportunities arise.

 

DONATE to team RIF through our Race Roster page. You can either:

  • Make a general donation using the buttons at the top of the page.

  • Support a specific runner or relay team from RIF Pittsburgh by scrolling down the page, selecting the team or individual runner of your choice, and donating through the buttons at the top of the runner’s subpage.

 

Thank you for supporting us from the STARTING LINE to the STORY TIME!