11 Things to know about the Pittsburgh Marathon

PITTSBURGH — Are you lacing up your running shoes to hit the pavement? Some 40,000 people will descend on the region for the 2019 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Here's a look at 11 Things to Know about the Pittsburgh Marathon.

1. About 40,000 people will descend on the region for the race.
2. This is the 11th year for the Pittsburgh Marathon/
3. Events happen through the weekend, starting with the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday.
4. Road closures will begin at noon Friday, May 3, with additional closures through Sunday, May 5.
5. Some sections of the city will be completely closed off to traffic on race day.
6. Saturday, the 5K race, Pittsburgh Kids Marathon, toddler trot and Pittsburgh Pet Walk take place.
7. On Sunday, the handcycle division starts at 6:50 a.m., the USATF Half Marathon Championships (invitation only) starts at 6:55 a.m., and the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay start at 7:05 a.m.
8. The marathon takes runners through 26.2 miles of trails, parks and landmarks.
9. Runners will pass PNC Park, Heinz Field and PPG Paints Arena.
10. There are 16 medical stations and 18 fluid stations along the course. They're located every 1 to 2 miles
11. The Pittsburgh Marathon is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.

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