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Pittsburgh Marathon proves to be a family affair with all-ages, inclusivity events
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh Marathon weekend is officially here, and you could feel the excitement on the first day as people of all ages hit the streets on the North Shore.For the first time, the event hosted the Champions Mile, a race for everyone of all abilities, including those with special needs.Allison Park's Tracy Fisher and her family came out for 4-year-old Brie, her daughter, living with an extremely rare genetic brain disease."When we found out about this race, we thought this is the perfect thing for her to do," Fisher said. "This is a race for her that she...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 3, 2024
Indiana at Somerset, ppd. West Allegheny at South Fayette, ppd. Blackhawk at Laurel Highlands, 11 a.m. Shaler at Central Catholic, 3 p.m. Fort Cherry 7, Washington 0 (forfeit) Central Valley at Freedom, ppd. Chartiers Valley 7, Bethel Park 3. Charleroi 1, Peters Township 0. Elizabeth Forward 4, Ligonier Valley 0.
Pittsburgh ready for busy weekend with Marathon and Pirates games
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- From thousands of runners to thousands of sports fans, it's going to be a busy weekend in Pittsburgh!Leave early and plan on being patient if you're going to be heading into the city this weekend as the 2024 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon will be taking place and the Pirates are also hosting three games at PNC Park.Pirates facing Rockies this weekendThe Buccos will kick off a three-game series tonight against the Colorado Rockies.Martin Perez will be on the mound for the Pirates and the first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. Be prepared for increased traffic on...
'The perfect storm': Mother and daughters together on the softball field for Oakmont
In past years, getting quality time with her daughters in the spring was a challenge for Oakmont Regional softball coach Katrina Bunting. Now, the equation is a bit simpler, as Bunting's daughters are both on the field with her. Rachel Sinclair, a 2019 Oakmont grad, has joined her mother as an assistant coach and Sophie Gaidanowicz is playing for her big sister and mom as a senior on the team. It’s truly a family affair for Oakmont...
Zane Pacek's 7-foot frame comes with equally big talent
SAXONBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - The WPIAL baseball season is nearing its end, but one player in southwestern Butler County is just starting his journey, and you might say he has a high ceiling.Sophomore pitcher Zane Pacek is a big part of the Knoch baseball team. At 7 feet, he towers over teammates and opponents."You'll hear stuff in the dugout whenever you're pitching just like, 'Oh, how's the weather up there?' or, 'Oh, there's a giant on the mound,' but in the line, after they'll be like, 'Dude, you're so tall, like holy cow, he's huge!'" Pacek said.Luckily for Zane, he's...
Pittsburgh marathon: Runners make their way through the city
More than 42,000 participants of all ages are taking part in the 2024 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend. The Handcycle Division is already off and making their way through the city. The division started at 6:50. Elite athletes, including last years winner Tyler McCandless, took off a short time...
'Tough times don't last, tough people do': SRU's Cody Ross making football comeback
When it comes to football, many won’t find a player who is a harder worker than Aliquippa native, former Freedom Area standout and current Slippery Rock linebacker Cody Ross. For Slippery Rock head coach Shawn Lutz, getting a player that has stemmed from a family coaching tree with the...
Hundreds of thousands descending on Pittsburgh for Marathon this weekend
The Pittsburgh Marathon is the largest sporting event of the year in the city between runners and spectators. Tory Schooley, CEO of P3R, Tells the Big K Morning Show there is a record number of participants this year, over 42,000 runners.
Woman running in Pittsburgh Marathon finds motivation from son
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There is a full spectrum of things that motivate people to run in this weekend's Pittsburgh Marathon races.For Emily Hensel of Mars, that motivation is her 22-month-old son Henry. Just nine months after Henry was born, she won a 10-mile race in Disney World in 2023."It felt amazing, I was so elated, I couldn't really believe it," she said.For many new moms, it's something that seems improbable, as it was for her. She had Henry via a cesarean section. When she finally got back to running, she said it was like starting from scratch."I have never felt so sore,"...
Preparations underway for 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Pittsburgh Marathon is the largest sporting event of the year in the city between all the runners and spectators in town spread out over two days.Even though races won't start until Saturday, preparations could be seen all around the Steel City on Thursday.From the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, where the marathon's expo and packet pickup will begin Friday morning to Point State Park, where post-race celebrations will occur both Saturday and Sunday.Tory Schooley, the CEO of P3R, the organization that puts on Pittsburgh's Marathon, says they're ready."We have a record number of participants this year,"...
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