Sunday marathon, with an expo visit before race day
The organizer lists public expo hours on Friday, April 30 from 11:00 to 20:00 and Saturday, May 1 from 09:00 to 17:00; the earlier Friday hour is for VIP access. Plan your arrival around a collection window you are eligible to use. Save the convention-center address, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, separately from the race start.
The 2026 map gives context for the city route but does not establish every turn of the upcoming race. Review the final 2027 map when released, including the full-versus-half split, aid locations and finish approach. A confirmed date is not evidence that an older map has been approved without changes.
The start and finish are in different parts of the downtown area. Plan walking access, bag collection and a spectator meeting point around road closures rather than assuming you can drive directly between them. The organizer specifies clear bags for gear check; confirm the current bag and collection rules before deciding what to leave at the start.
Use a steady opening effort that fits the complete marathon and the final elevation profile. Crowds and nearby runners can make the early pace feel deceptively comfortable. Rehearse nutrition in training, then check the current course products and station spacing before depending on them. Leave time after the finish for retrieving belongings and getting out of the restricted area before a fixed travel departure.
Confirmed race date
DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon: May 2, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.