Location
Allison Park, PA
Venue
10301 Pearce Mill Road
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $40.00
Events
5K TIMED Run/Walk, 5K Wheel (No Bicycles), Hand Cycle, 5K UNTIMED Walk/Run
The WPTLA President's Challenge is a 5K run, walk, and wheelchair event held in Allison Park, Pennsylvania on September 19, 2026. Starting at 9:00 AM from 10301 Pearce Mill Road, this race welcomes runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes on the same course. Entry fees range from $25 to $40 depending on registration timing and participant category. If you're traveling to the area for this accessible event, you'll want accommodations within reasonable driving distance of the venue in northwestern Pennsylvania.
From the Race Organizer
26th Annual President's Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel A family and dog-friendly event benefiting the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers , a local non-profit supporting sports programs for the physically challenged. 📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 📍 Location: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101 All early registrants are guaranteed a free race shirt, all registrants are eligible for a chance to win a door prize. Tickets for the Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle will be available for purchase at the event, cash or Venmo accepted. Start Times Wheelers — 10:00 AM Hand Cyclists — 10:05 AM Runners/Walkers — 10:07 AM Registration Fees Early registration (July 1 – Aug 27): $25 Late registration (Aug 28 – Sept 18): $30 Day-of registration (Sept 19): $40 18 & Under: $10 *Register early to save, prices increase twice before race day! Race Bib & Shirt Pick Up T-shirts and race bibs are available for pick up Saturday, September 19, starting at 9:00 AM, at the registration table. Walk-in registration and check-in close at 9:50 AM — 10 minutes before the first start. Children 4 and under do not receive a race bib. Awards Top 3 finishers in each timed category below receive awards. No duplicate or overall 5K awards. Run/Walk Female 13+ / Male 13+ Female 12 & Under / Male 12 & Under WPTLA Female Members / WPTLA Male Members Hand Cyclists Female 15+ / Male 15+ 14 & Under (Male/Female combined) Wheelers Female 15+ / Male 15+ 14 & Under (Male/Female combined) Raffles & Auction All proceeds directly support the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers . 50/50 Raffle Buy tickets day-of (cash or Venmo). Tickets will be drawn at the end of the event. Winner not present? You'll be contacted by phone. Silent Auction $10 for 1 sheet / $15 for 2 sheets (cash or Venmo). Bid your tickets on the prizes you want most — each item has its own ticket container. One ticket drawn per prize at event's end. Must be present to win. Door Prizes All participants are automatically entered. Tickets will be drawn after awards and the silent auction. Must be present to win.
WPTLA President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel 2026 — Allison Park, PA
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When is WPTLA President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel 2026 — Allison Park, PA?
WPTLA President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel 2026 — Allison Park, PA takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
Where is WPTLA President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel 2026 — Allison Park, PA held?
WPTLA President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel 2026 — Allison Park, PA is held at 10301 Pearce Mill Road in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
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