Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc.

P3R is a nonprofit organization that is passionate about promoting the love of running and enhancing community access to health & fitness education and activities. Check out the More About Us section below to Learn about our efforts to instill lifelong, healthy habits in children.

"I love that we can get exercise and that we get more healthy. And, we can know how to exercise when we grow up, so we can stay healthy and live a long life." - Ariana, age 10.

Your generous donation will help our staff continue our mission to enhance community access to health and fitness education and activities. More than 6,400 children participated in our youth programs during the 2015-2016 school year. We're ready for another record-breaking year in 2016-2017!

Kids of STEEL (KOS) is an award winning, free youth physical activity and nutrition program designed to instill lifelong, healthy habits in children. Our three training plans are geared towards age-appropriate exercise and healthy eating habits. During the training period children will complete physical activity and nutrition goals based on their chosen training plan.
Children can complete their training plan at one of three races during the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events.

There are many barriers for urban youth who want to participate in Kids of STEEL. Whether the barrier is cost, transportation, footwear or adult support, no child should be denied the opportunity to participate. P3R wants to give all children the full Kids of STEEL experience, no matter what. Project R.U.N. (Reaching Underserved Neighborhoods) reduces barriers to wellness opportunities and serve children in urban neighborhoods. P3R staff offer coaching and food tastings right at Project R.U.N. sites, to help children complete their Kids of STEEL training plan. Children also receive free registrations and transportation to the Toyota Kids Marathon and a free pair of running shoes.