# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Kick off the Penguins’ 60th Anniversary season by joining the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark on Sunday, October 4, at PPG Paints Arena! Join us for our in-person 6.6K Run or 3.3K Family Walk, or participate virtually from anywhere with the Virtual 6.6K! All proceeds benefit the cancer research and patient care initiatives of the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the 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! ➡️LEARN MORE AND REGISTER➡️ runsignup.com/pens66k 🏆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 🎫Special Penguins Ticket Offer for 6.6K Participants! This offer is good for exclusive ticket discounts to select Penguins home games during the 2026-27 Penguins season 👟RUN THE 6.6K VIRTUALLY THROUGH OCTOBER 4👟 Can’t make it to Pittsburgh? Join the Virtual 6.6K and register to run your Virtual 6.6K anytime between your registration date and October 4. 💸BECOME A FUNDRAISER💸 Participants are encouraged to become a 6.6K Fundraiser! Receive unique Penguins prizes and raise funds for the Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. 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 the Penguins 6.6K fundraisers and matches last year's Medal Holder. ⭐⭐Fundraisers who raise additional funds will be eligible for the following prizes (in addition to the medal 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. 🐕PET WALK PRESENTED BY CLEARVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION🐕 Returning for 2026! Want to get a custom Penguins bandana for your pet? 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 the pet will receive a commemorative 6.6K Pet Finisher Bandana. Dogs are not permitted to participate in the in-person 6.6K. 🙋‍♂️VOLUNTEER FOR THE 6.6K!🙋‍♀️ Can't participate in the run or walk, but want to volunteer? Register here: bit.ly/66K-Volunteer-2026 ➡️LEARN MORE AND REGISTER➡️ runsignup.com/pens66k - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-penguins-66k-run-and-family-walk-presented-by-highmark/200030514848811 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, sports, workshops, charities, virtual-run, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 335 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Pittsburgh - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: PPG Paints Arena - **lat**: 40.439746958227 - **long**: -79.989657234426 - **full address**: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6201, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/88461032d7c18a7873a0e343cc263667f1c82af0e0f98496da1f5e5ef7014cb4-rimg-w1200-h675-dc788898-gmir?v=1786874016 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark being held? - **A:** Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am at PPG Paints Arena, 1001 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6201, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark? - **A:** Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark is organized by Mario Lemieux. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk presented by Highmark is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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