2026 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark

Kick off the Penguins’ 60th Anniversary season by joining the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark on Sunday, October 4 at PPG Paints Arena.

Choose how you participate: run the in-person 6.6K, enjoy the 3.3K Family Walk, or take part from anywhere with the Virtual 6.6K. All proceeds support cancer research and patient care through the Mario Lemieux Foundation, as well as youth initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

In celebration of the team’s debut season 60 years ago, this year’s event brings back the iconic dark and light blue color scheme. The course begins at PPG Paints Arena and takes you across two bridges and through the Armstrong Tunnel before finishing back at the Arena— where you’ll be welcomed by Mario Lemieux and Penguins alumni.  See you on October 4!

FULL RACE DAY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON

Race Start Time:

The 6.6K will start promptly at 8:00 AM on Fifth Avenue outside the EQT Gate at PPG Paints Arena; 3.3K walkers will line up behind runners and follow accordingly.

6.6K Raffle:

All participants in the 6.6K Run, 3.3K Walk and 6.6K Virtual Event are eligible for raffle prizes and will automatically be entered to win.  Winning bib numbers will be selected at random. Prizes will be mailed to winners. 

Age Group Prizes:

Age category awards for male and female competitors will be based on chip time in the following categories: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over. Cash prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Overall winners are not eligible for age category awards.  Prizes will be mailed to winners.  Virtual participants are not eligible for age group prizes. Age group awards will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age category awards.

Race Transfers:

Participants can transfer between events, including between in-person and virtual, for a fee of $10.00 (plus the difference in event cost) through Saturday, October 3.  If you registered for an in-person event and do not attend, we will not mail your race packet!  

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Time/Location:

Pre-Race Packet Pickup information will be released later this summer.

Participants are able to pick up packets for friends and family.

Medals are not included with in-person race packets.  Medals are received at the finish line!

Additional FAQs and Event-Day Information can be found here.

What is included with registration?

• Custom 6.6K short-sleeve tech shirt (mens, womens & youth sizes available)

• Custom 6.6K finishing medal

• Raffle ticket - participants are entered to win great Penguins prizes and signed memorabilia in the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Raffle. Winners will be selected virtually, and prizes will be mailed after the event.

• Special Penguins Ticket Offer for 6.6K Participants! This offer is good for exclusive ticket discounts to two games during the 2026-27 season: October 5 vs the Winnipeg Jets and November 3 vs the Vegas Golden Knights.  The ticket link and additional information will be provided to registrants soon!

Run the 6.6K Virtually Through October 4:

Can’t make it to Pittsburgh on October 4? Join the Virtual 6.6K and register to run your Virtual 6.6K anytime between your registration date and October 4. 

Please make sure to enter your virtual race time by October 4 by following the instructions in your confirmation email. You are able to enter your time manually.  You do not need to upload an image of your time!  You must submit your time in order to receive the race shirt and medal.  Virtual Race packets will be mailed the week of October 12.  Shirt, medal and any earned fundraising prizes will be mailed together.

Please follow the Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation social media accounts for promotions and additional information!

IN-PERSON 6.6K and 3.3K WALK FAQs:  

(Scroll to the bottom for VIRTUAL 6.6K FAQs)

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY REGISTRATION?: 

Custom 6.6K short-sleeve tech shirt (mens, womens & youth sizes available)

Custom 6.6K finishing medal

Raffle ticket - participants are entered to win great Penguins prizes and signed memorabilia in the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Raffle. Winners will be selected virtually, and prizes will be mailed after the event.

Special Penguins Ticket Offer for 6.6K Participants! This offer is good for exclusive ticket discounts to two games during the 2026-27 season:  October 5 vs the Winnipeg Jets and November 3 vs the Vegas Golden Knights.  The ticket link and additional information will be sent to registrants later this summer.

6.6K STORE:

Get your 6.6K apparel - Windbreaker Jacket, Hoodie and Shorts are available now!

Order by August 27 to pickup with your race packet on race weekend!  All other orders will be shipped after the race for an additional shipping charge. 

Visit the 6.6K Store now to order!

RACE START TIME:  The 6.6K will start promptly at 8:00 AM on Fifth Avenue outside the EQT Gate at PPG Paints Arena; 3.3K walkers will line up behind runners and follow accordingly.

COURSE MAP:  The 6.6K and 3.3K Course Maps will be released later this summer!

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP TIME/LOCATION:

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up time and location will be announced soon!

Participants are able to pick up packets for friends and family.

Medals are not included with in-person race packets.  Medals are received at the finish line!

Other Important Information:

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  Race day registration will open at 6:30 AM inside the Highmark Gate at PPG Paints Arena. Debit/credit cards accepted.  No cash!

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:  Race day packet pickup will open at 6:30 AM inside the Highmark Gate at PPG Paints Arena.

6.6K MINIMUM PACE: Participants in the 6.6K are permitted to walk, but must maintain a minimum 20-minute mile pace. There are no exceptions to this rule. If you fall behind the 20-minute pace, you will be asked to leave the course or move onto the sidewalk. Roads will reopen based on the 20-minute-pace.

3.3K FAMILY WALK: This is an untimed event. Pets and strollers are permitted.

REFUNDS: No refunds or deferments of entry fees.

TRANSFERS: Participants can transfer between events, including between in-person and virtual, for a fee of $10.00 (plus the difference in event cost) through October 2.  If you registered for an in-person event and do not attend, we will not mail your race packet!

FUNDRAISERS:  You can sign up to become a 6.6K Fundraiser to raise additional funds for the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.  The minimum fundraising prize, the custom 6.6K Bib Holder seen below, is earned by raising the minimum amount of $166.  Additional prizes can be earned at the $500 and $1,500 levels.  For more information, click here.

AGE CATEGORIES:  Age category awards for male and female competitors will be based on chip time in the following categories: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over. Cash prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Overall winners are not eligible for age category awards.  Prizes will be mailed to winners. Virtual participants are not eligible for age group prizes.

PET WALK: Pets are permitted to participate in the 3.3K Pet Walk presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union as part of the 3.3K Family Walk. Registered pets will receive a Pet Finisher Bandana with your race packet.  Bandanas are not distributed at the finish line.  Pets are not permitted to participate in the 6.6K event. For the 3.3K Walk only: dogs must have current vaccinations, be safe to bring in public and be leashed at all times. No retractable leashes please. Owners must clean up after their dogs.

STROLLERS:  Children ages five (5) and under in a stroller are permitted free of charge for either the 6.6K or the 3.3K Family Walk. Please provide the name of your child when you register. For the 6.6K, the child's name must be provided through registration of an adult runner and must participate in a stroller. The child must stay in the stroller the entire length of the race, and the stroller must be pushed by an adult guardian. Strollers will start at the back of the field, and a shirt will not be provided. For the 3.3K Family Walk, the child's name must be provided through registration of an adult walker. A shirt will not be provided.

HAND CYCLES: Hand cycles are permitted in the 6.6K Run only.  Please contact the Lemieux Foundation for additional information about registering.

RAFFLE:  Each participant will be entered into the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Raffle.  Raffle prizes will be drawn virtually and mailed after the event.  Prizes include signed Penguins memorabilia, apparel and other unique items.

Virtual 6.6K FAQs:

When do I need to run my Virtual 6.6K?  There is no official "race day."  You can run/walk your virtual 6.6K any time from your registration day through October 4. Please just make sure to submit your virtual race time by October 4.  You must submit your time in order to receive the race shirt and medal.

How do I submit my time?  You can clock your time any way you want - watch, app or even your treadmill.  You should then submit your race time manually on RunSignUp by clicking your RunSignup profile:

Navigate to your RunSignup profile by selecting the Profile Icon at the top right hand corner

Under your Upcoming Events > Select Submit Virtual Results > Enter in your Time > select Submit Time

Please just enter your time manually.  You do not need to upload an image of your time!

What is included with registration?  Custom 6.6K short-sleeve tech shirt (mens, womens & youth sizes available), custom 6.6K finishing medal, printable 6.6K race bib, a virtual 6.6K raffle ticket (participants are entered to win great Penguins prizes and signed memorabilia - winners will be selected virtually and mailed after the event), and a special 6.6K Penguins ticket discount offer to multiple 2026-27 Penguins games at PPG Paints Arena! The ticket link will be sent to registrants later this summer.

When will I receive my shirt and medal?  All virtual race packets will be mailed the week of October 12.  Shirt, medal and any earned fundraising prizes will be mailed together if possible.

Do you ship to Canada or other countries outside the US?  Yes, we will ship to countries outside the US.  However, international shipping will be an additional charge.  You will receive an invoice through PayPal.

Is there an opportunity to fundraise during the Virtual 6.6K?  Yes, you can sign up to be a Virtual 6.6K Fundraiser during the registration process.  You can win great prizes while raising funds for the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

Can I walk the Virtual 6.6K?  Yes, you can walk the Virtual 6.6K; just submit your time when you are finished.

How do I download my Virtual Race Bib?  You can download your custom virtual race bib by logging into your RunSignUp account and clicking on the Upcoming Events tab.

Are there overall and age division prizes for the Virtual 6.6K?  No, there are not overall and age division prizes for virtual participants.

Can I do the Virtual 6.6K on a treadmill or elliptical?  Yes, just send in your time after you have completed the mileage. 

How can you make your Virtual 6.6K more fun? 

1. Take pictures of your Virtual 6.6K and share on social media using #Pens66K and #PENSRUN

2. Wear your favorite 6.6K shirt from previous years or your best Pens gear!

3. Run with a friend!

4. Post pictures of all your previous 6.6K medals - share your collection!

NEW FOR 2026!  

Get your 6.6K apparel - Windbreaker Jacket, Hoodie and Shorts are available now!

Order by August 27 to pickup with your race packet on race weekend!  All other orders will be shipped after the race for an additional shipping charge. 

Visit the 6.6K Store now to order!

Would you like to raise additional funds for the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation?  Become a 6.6K Fundraiser and receive unique 6.6K and Penguins prizes!  To become a fundraiser, register for the race and select "Become A Fundraiser" during the registration process. 

Fundraisers who raise a minimum of $166 will receive a custom 6.6K Bib Holder created specifically for Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K fundraisers.  There is no better way to display your 6.6K bib history than the official 6.6K Bib Holder!

Fundraisers who raise additional funds will be eligible for the following prizes (in addition to the Bib Holder listed above):

Raise $500 to receive: Custom Pittsburgh Penguins Vintage Pennant autographed by Mario Lemieux!

Raise $1,500 to receive: Autographed Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey from one of the following Penguins: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, or Mario Lemieux (jerseys are randomly selected.)

The Top 3 Overall Fundraisers, based on fundraising totals on RunSignUp at 8:00 AM EST on Sunday, October 4, will each receive two club level tickets to an agreed upon Pittsburgh Penguins home game during the 2026-27 NHL season. 

Register your four-legged friend for the Pet Walk presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union as part of the 3.3K in-person and 6.6K Virtual events!   Select the Pet Walk add-on option during the registration process to register your pet, and your pet will receive a 6.6K Pet Finisher Bandana.  Registered pets will receive a Pet Finisher Bandana with your race packet.  Bandanas are not distributed at the finish line. Dogs are permitted to walk in the in-person 3.3K Walk or the Virtual 6.6K.  Dogs are not permitted to participate in the in-person 6.6K, but you can still order a 6.6K Pet Finisher Bandana for your dog! Visit the FAQs for more information.  

The 2026 6.6K and 3.3K Course Maps will be released later this summer!

Can't participate in the run or walk, but want to volunteer?  Register here:  Volunteer for the 6.6K