Many Pittsburgh Marathon runners take on race for personal reasons
They're all doing what they can to uplift themselves and anyone going through their hard times.
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They're all doing what they can to uplift themselves and anyone going through their hard times.
A runner from Kenya also etched his name into the history books.
Marathon weekend came to a close Sunday, as 20,000 people raced across Pittsburgh in the marathon, half marathon, and relay. A little rain didn’t stop them, and many had their own personal reasons for crossing the finish line. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
Andrew Bowman, 30, and Jane Bareikis, 29, won the men's and women's divisions of the full-course marathon, respectively. Bowman crossed the finish line with a time of 2:15:50, while Bareikis finished the race in 2:37:37.
Late on Saturday night, 50 cars gathered for an attempted street race, and after police broke it up, a truck crashed through marathon fencing.
With a medical tent at the finish line, UPMC will provide medical care at 17 first aid stations along the marathon route.
While runners take the course of the Pittsburgh Marathon, a team of 300 volunteer medical professionals are standing by, ready to help those who need it. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
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.
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. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
The runners are on their marks, they're set, and Saturday starts the race!
Leave early and plan on being patient if you're going to be heading into the city this weekend.
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.
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, and preparations are already underway for the big event. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Several streets will close this weekend when more than 42,000 runners descend upon the city for the Pittsburgh Marathon.
Team PTL rolled with the best to show the Steel City a side of the Pittsburgh Marathon that you may not know about.
The four-mile fitness challenge will test runners' endurance, strength, and resolve.
Registration for the 2024 DICKS Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon officially opens Wednesday.
This past weekend, runners from all over converged on the city for the Pittsburgh Marathon.
The typical solo sport was a team effort for a teacher and one student.
Chris DeRose caught up with Steelers great Charlie Batch at the Pittsburgh Marathon Sunday morning.
Runners from across the country and the world came to the city this weekend to compete in the running of the Pittsburgh Marathon.
KDKA's Chris DeRose was at the finish line, where runners came to celebrate what was a fun and memorable event.
Huge crowds gathered Saturday morning in Pittsburgh to take part in the first day of the city's Marathon Weekend.
KDKA's Chris DeRose was In Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, the first day of Marathon Weekend, where thousands of people gathered to soak up the sun and fun-filled festivities.
The Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend is underway and for runners and spectators alike, it's a big weekend.
Winter officially began around 4 a.m. on Saturday, but did you know it's not winter everywhere?
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Temperatures will slowly fall throughout the day and we could see lake-effect snow.
The Steelers can clinch the AFC North today with a win over the Ravens.
Winter officially began around 4 a.m. on Saturday, but did you know it's not winter everywhere?
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Temperatures will slowly fall throughout the day and we could see lake-effect snow.
The Steelers can clinch the AFC North today with a win over the Ravens.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
The Steelers can clinch the AFC North today with a win over the Ravens.
Jim Fitzgerald always wanted to develop a wooded property near his neighborhood. Now it will honor Franco Harris.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
During his career at WVU, he threw for over 5,300 yards with 36 touchdown passes and 19 interceptions.
Crosby snapped a 10-game goal drought in the win.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
Watch as teams from Somerset Area, Penn Hills, and Plum high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Somerset Area, Penn Hills, and Plum high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Somerset Area, Penn Hills, and Plum high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Somerset Area, Penn Hills, and Plum high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Winter officially began at 4:21am today. It is not winter everywhere though. Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains in this week's Hey Ray!
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
