2018 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Attracts Top Athletes from Around the World
Full professional athlete field announced for sixth edition of Pittsburgh’s fall classic on Nov. 4

PITTSBURGH (October 29, 2018) – The EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler will return to the streets of the Steel City on Sunday, Nov. 4. A deep field of top American and international professional athletes will compete for a $26,200 guaranteed prize purse, including a $4,000 prize for each race champion. A breakdown of the prize purse is below:

• Open Prize Purse: $4000, $2500, $1500, $1000, $750, $500, $250
• U.S. Prize Money: $1000, $750, $500, $250, $100

Now in its sixth year, Pittsburgh’s favorite fall road race continues to showcase some of the world’s best road runners each year. More than 4,000 participants from ages seven years old to 77 years old from 32 states are expected to toe the start line alongside world-class athletes such as Kellyn Taylor, who recently became the 7th fastest U.S. women's marathoner of all time, and 8K world record holder Stephen Sambu from Kenya.

On the women’s side, Taylor will compete against runners such as Ethiopian Gotytom Gebreslase and Kenyan Monicah Ngige, who finished in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, at the 2017 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler. In the men’s field, Sambu will face stiff competition in his Pittsburgh debut. Defending champion Panuel Mkungo, fellow Kenyan Dominic Korir and local running star Jim Spisak are just a few of the runners who will make up the men’s field.

See below for the full professional athlete fields for the 2018 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler.

Men’s Field

Women’s Field

* Denotes 10,000 meter personal best

American runners are eligible to receive both top finishers and top U.S. finishers cash prizes. Part of the $26,200 guaranteed prize purse includes $5,200 in American-only prize money as part of P3R’s American Development Program. Launched in 2014, the program offers a competitive prize purse and unique community engagement opportunities, making Pittsburgh a top destination for elite American runners.

For additional elite athlete updates, visit www.Pittsburgh10Miler.org or follow along on Twitter at @PGH10Miler and Facebook atfacebook.com/Pgh10Miler.

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About Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. (P3R)
P3R is a nonprofit organization that is passionate about promoting a love of running and enhancing community access to health & fitness education and activities. Best known for organizing the acclaimed annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, we also manage a variety of other high-quality races, events, and health and fitness programs throughout the Pittsburgh region. While many of our races attract some of the nation’s highest-profile professional athletes, we offer activities for all ages and ability levels. The only criterion for participation is a desire to be happy, healthy and active! Read more at: P3R.org

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About the EQT Foundation
The EQT Foundation was established by EQT Corporation, the top natural gas producer in the country, and is committed to the social and economic vitality of our operating regions. The EQT Foundation believes in meaningful engagement with the communities it calls home, and takes great pride in the role as both a responsible and responsive corporate citizen. The EQT Foundation has developed strong partnerships with a variety of nonprofit organizations to enrich the diversity and viability of our communities, sustain the principles of continuous learning, and focus on environmental protection efforts. Read more at: www.eqt.com/our-communities/eqt-foundation