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The Pittsburgh Marathon will feature more than running this year for fitness extraordinaires and challenge-seekers.
P3R, the organizer of the DICK’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, in partnership with the Oxford Athletic Club in Pine introduced a fitness challenge on Wednesday, Jan. 31, that will coincide with the final 4 miles of the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 5. The Oxford Athletic Club Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge will test participants’ full-body endurance.
The six challenges are the first of their kind in city marathons, according to P3R, and consist of completing the Air Force’s 72-foot inflatable obstacle course, the Army’s new recruit obstacles — including the low crawl, pullups, and sled drag — flipping tires with the Air National Guard and completing a full-body weight workout zone with Oxford Athletic Club. Full details and other challenges will be revealed soon, along with an inclusivity event.
“This will allow truly any and all to move with us,” says Troy Schooley, P3R CEO.
Some of the challenges were demonstrated during the announcement Wednesday with a mock competition between staff of the Oxford Athletic Club and P3R. Participants had to do the Army crawl, ladder drills, box jumps and chin-up hangs and finish with a kettlebell race.
The idea came from an office “Shark Tank” challenge last year, according to Kelsey Emch, P3R public relations specialist.
“P3R team members were grouped into teams and asked to pitch an idea to improve marathon weekend,” she adds. “The winning team came up with the idea to do a 4-mile fitness challenge as a way to appeal to a new demographic who wanted to move beyond running and walking while still testing their endurance during the weekend of events.”
“The Oxford Athletic Club 4-Mile Fitness Challenge is not just a race; it’s an adrenaline-pumping adventure, a test of full-body endurance and a celebration of pushing boundaries,” adds Schooley.
The event was designed to bring athletes who wanted a challenge outside of running.
“Fitness is a journey that anyone can embark on,” says Dylan Junker, director of marketing for the Oxford Athletic Club. “We wanted to redefine the traditional race experience.”
Organizers hope the event will add more energy to the toughest part of the marathon. Participants will cross the same finish line as marathon runners.
The challenge will begin at the fourth and final relay exchange zone at Liberty Avenue and Baum Boulevard. The up to 500 participants will start at staggered times for adequate space to complete each station.
Participants will receive a branded bib, shirt and medal. Opening day pricing starts at $54.99; registration is now available along with full details at thepittsburghmarathon.com.
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