Welcome to TEAM PKF!
We are hoping that you will join our team and run to save kids lives in Haiti or choose to make a difference in the lives of needy kids right here in Pittsburgh! Join our team and we will help to get you to the finish line; TEAM PKF is for runners and walkers of all abilities! Run the full marathon, half marathon, part of a marathon team of 4-5 runners who run 5-7 miles, or the 5K run or walk.
Benefits of TEAM PKF:
1. Run For Free! Raise some money for a great cause and run in this years race for free.
2. Run For The Winning Team! In 2011 the PKF Heroes 4 Haiti cheer station was voted #1 by all runners for having the most enthusiasm and we raised over $52,000 for orphans in Haiti! Experience the joy of running for a team who's encouragement will help get you to the finish line!
3. Custom PKF running shirt!
4. TEAM Training Runs!
5. Race Day Luxury!
The PKF headquarters is located on the race course; it's an easy walk across the bridge to the race start and a quarter mile from the finish! You and your friends & family can utilize our bathrooms & conference room on race day, which will be equipped with food, drink and is a great place to relax; you can see the finish from our outdoor deck!
6. Individualized Coaching!
PKF President Brad Henderson (2 time finisher at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships and Boston Marathon) and his wife Beth Henderson (experienced runner and marathoner) love to help runners get to the finish line whatever their ability. Brad will help you with your fundraising too; he has raised over 2.5 million dollars for charitable causes competing in races over the last decade!
All PKF Team members are asked to commit to raise a minimum of:
$500 for the Full Marathon
$250 for the Half marathon
$750 for the Relay (2-5 team members)
$100 5k
Guidelines for Pittsburgh Marathon Participants:
1. Contact the PKF office to let us know that you are running for the "PKF Team" at beth@pittsburghkidsfoundation.com
2. Click on "Become a Fundraiser" at the top of this page to set up your personal fund raising page
3. Set your personal fund-raising goal. (Minimum Requirements are listed above)
4. Click on "Invite Others to Contribute" at the top of your page to e-mail your friends and family to support you and the PKF in the Pittsburgh Marathon
5. When you reach 50% of your goal, contact the PKF office for the registration code that will allow you to register for free...the PKF will cover your registration cost!
6. Continue fundraising to meet your personal goal!
Not Running in the Marathon, but still want to help? Here's How:
1. Set up your own Fund-raising page, by following steps 2, 3, & 4 above. (No Minimum requirements)
2. Give a one-time donation directly through our "Make a Contribution" link on the right side of this page | 
