Pittsburgh Marathon Is Sunday

Thousands of runners will take to the streets tomorrow for the annual Pittsburgh Marathon. The 26-mile course runs through many city neighborhoods where storms recently disrupted power and scattered debris along the route. According to our news partners at Channel 11, organizers, city and county leaders all got together for a cleanup effort. Organizers are expecting visitors from all 50 states and 24 countries. More than 46,000 runners are expected to participate this year, making it the largest turnout in the event’s history, according to P3R, the organization responsible for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Earlier this week, many expressed concerns after an unprecedented storm knocked out power, downed electric lines, and uprooted trees across the city just days before the race. The race route is expected to be clear for Sunday morning’s event.