We are more than just a running store – that is why we put together and host a multitude of events in the Pittsburgh area. Check here for classes, clinics, and product test drives. Our clinics offer informative information on topics related to running lead by local Pittsburgh professionals. If you have any questions on any of these classes or clinics, feel free to call the store at 412-490-0881 or email info@eliterunners.com.

Recurring Events

Good Form Running Class: Every Thursday 6:00 -7:30 – Free Event As a participant in the GFR clinics, you will receive experienced coaches, individualized film review, instruction on the “4 points” of GFR, and informative handouts with visual examples of GFR topics. Making incremental changes can have a monumental effect on the enjoyability of your exercising. Not a runner? We emphasize how basic principles apply to both running and walking. GFR addresses posture, lean, and foot strike. We will use video to analyze the gait of participants and encourage questions and discussion. We are confident that Good Form Running can have a positive effect on your overall exercising program. Click for More Information

Weekly Fun Run:

Every Wednesday (Monroeville only) 6:00pm for the 4-5 Mile Route – Free Event Join us for a mid-week run from our new store location in Monroeville, every Wednesday at 6:00pm for a 4-5 mile route. Enjoy the scenery and make new friends with other runners.

Every Tuesday (Robinson only) 6:30pm for the 3-4 Mile Route – Free Event; We’ll meet at the Grainger Parking Lot in the RIDC West Office Park (located at 201 RIDC Park West Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275). Enjoy the scenery and make new friends with other runners.

Every Saturday Trail Run 9:00 am at Boyce Park – Free Event. Join Elite Runners and Walkers for a weekly trail run. Enjoy the scenery and make new friends with other runners.

On Going Foam Roller Clinic: West – Every other Monday 6:00pm -7:00pm East – The Second Tuesday of each month 6:30pm -7:30pm No Registration Necessary, Free Event Foam Rollers are a great tool for runners to relieve muscular pain and tightness. But how do you use them? What exercises should do you to target your problem areas? Let us help! Come to one of our Foam Roller Clinics! Offered every other Monday from 6-7pm at the Robinson Store and the second Tuesday of each month at the Monroeville Store from 6:30-7:30pm. Please bring a roller if you have one (as we have have limited number on hand for demonstration purposes). Our staff will walk you through using a foam roller to enhance your training recovery and stretching. We’ll also be featuring the Rumble Roller – the foam roller that takes it to the next level! (http://www.rumbleroller.com/) Bring a roller if you own one or let us help you choose the right one for you! No registration necessary!

Yoga for Runners (bikers, swimmers and exercise enthusiasts)
Join us 11am the last sunday of every month starting May 26, 2013. Causal runners, competitive athletes and anyone in between have much to gain from a regular yoga practice. Have you always wondered what yoga could do for you? Join RYT Melissa Montani at 11am the last Sunday of the month @ Elite Runners and Walkers, for a comprehensive introduction to yoga and learn how yoga can compliment, extend and improve your active lifestyle.
Melissa will guide you through, stretching, balancing and strengthening postures,increasing your range of motion and lengthening your over worked muscles. Learn to stretch and stabilize joints in order to prevent injury and improve performance. Come and become more aware of your body in space, balance postures will give stability to your stride and bring awareness to your center of gravity.
You will learn to bring together, or unite the mind and the body using your breath. Introductory breathing exercises can expand lung capacity, bring stress relief and help connect an often busy mind to the actions of our physical body.
Come join us, be in the present moment.

Summer Outdoor Series Run
Get a run in with us! Runs are Wednesday at 7pm! Check out the list below for specific dates and locations!

Only $10 per week!

New in 2013 – all runs will be Chronotrack Timed!

Each week we will have 5K and 5 Mile Options with food and refreshments after!

Once again this year our runs will be split between Settler’s Cabin Park and the Panhandle Trail!

Date Run Location
June 5 Settler’s Cabin Park
June 12 Settler’s Cabin Park
June 19 Panhandle Trail
June 26 Settler’s Cabin Park
July 3 Settler’s Cabin Park
July 17 Panhandle Trail
July 24 Settler’s Cabin Park
July 31 Settler’s Cabin Park
August 7 Settler’s Cabin Park
August 21 Panhandle Trail
August 28 Panhandle Trail

Settlers Cabin Park, Algonquin Shelter
1225 Greer Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

Panhandle Trail, Oakdale, PA
104 Seminary Ave
Oakdale, PA 15071

New to trail running? The Summer Outdoor Series is a fun laid back no frills race. It is a great opportunity to take it off road!

Watch Facebook and our newsletter for special events we’ll be hosting in connection with the Summer Series! We are excited to welcome our representatives from our vendors for special nights and more!

Mark your calendar for June 12th!
Get interactive lessons in trail running from area trail running veterans and the ultra and trail runners on staff at Elite, Robinson! Run the trails with them, learn their strategy for attacking the terrain and for running through whatever nature throws at you!

Upcoming In Store Clinics/Events

Saucony Kinvara 4 Test Run - Robinson Township- Tuesday May 14 – 6:30pm

Come out to our Weekly Fun Run and take a pair of the new Saucony Kinvara 4s on a test run! Michelle, our tech rep from Saucony, will be on hand to answer your questions and share with you the updates made to this lightweight shoe!

Saucony Kinvara 4 Launch Party - Monroeville – Wednesday May 15 – 6:00pm

Come out to our Weekly Fun Run and take a pair of the new Saucony Kinvara 4s for a run!
Michelle, our Saucony tech rep, will be on hand to answer your questions and share the updates made to this lightweight shoe!

Plantar Fasciitis Info Session – Robinson Township – Monday May 20 – 7pm
Plantar fasciitis is among the most common injuries experienced by runners and walkers. Pain can range from a minor annoyance to a workout hindrance. Luckily there are a number of things you can do to help!

Join us on Monday May 20th at 7:00 pm, Justin, USATF Certified Coach and our store manager with over 13 years experience helping runners, shares his knowledge behind the causes of plantar fasciitis and give you tips on what you can do to overcome and keep yourself moving forward! Register at http://plantarfascitiisinfo.eventbrite.com/

Hydration and Nutrition/Fueling Session – Tuesday June 4 – 7:00pm
Hydration and fueling properly are key to your success throughout your training, on race day, and recovery! Fueling is important year round. Learning how and when to drink, take gels, and eat is key! Fueling takes on a whole new importance when summer temps starts to creep up! Join us on June 4th at 7pm when we welcome back Heather Mangrini of Nutrition CheckUp for important information on how to stay fueled! Register today! http://summerfueling.eventbrite.com/

Spirit of the Marathon 2 - Wednesday June 12 – 7:00pm
Let’s pack the theater!

From the filmmakers who brought you the award-winning documentary Spirit of the Marathon comes the highly anticipated sequel: Spirit of the Marathon II.

Featuring the personal journeys of a new cast of seven athletes as they run the iconic streets of Rome, Italy, the film also includes interviews with marathon greats such as Stefano Baldini, Paula Radcliffe, Frank Shorter and many others.

An entirely new running adventure, Spirit of the Marathon II expands on the first film looking further into this legendary event, its significance in people’s lives and ultimate impact on society.

Premiering in the United States in cinemas nationwide for only one night: Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

Buy your advance tickets here: http://www.cinemark.com/movie-detail.aspx?r=NCM&node_id=84793&showtime_date=06%2F12%2F2013&search=1034

Hell Hath No Hurry Trail Run

Saturday June 22, 2013

Elite Runners & Walkers is a proud sponsor of the 5th Annual “Hell Hath No Hurry” Trail Challenge! This low key event is aimed towards those who like to go into the woods and see what they are made of. The event takes place in Settler’s Cabin Park near the Pittsburgh International Airport during the early summer, expect temperatures that will range from low 70′s and sun to hazy hot and humid. This event is low-key and personal, but has hand crafted finishers awards and a top notch aid station.This year brings yet another new format for racing and provides people a platform to do something “Epic”. The main event this year is a 4, 8, and 12 hour endurance race. All runners will be traversing the same 5-6 mile loop as many times as they can in their respective time period. The winners of each category are those who have completed the most miles in the allotted time period. Additionally, There is going to be a 5-6 mile trail race. This event is going to transverse the same loop that the 4/8/12 hour runners will be running, but they will only be doing the loop once. This event will serve as an introduction to the event and trails it utilizes. It will also provide a faster option to come out and support the event without having to commit an entire day.http://www.hellhathnohurry.org/